Security Configuration Assessment Report
for IE11WIN8_1

  • CIS-CAT Host IP Address: 10.0.2.15

CIS Microsoft Windows 8.1 Workstation Benchmark v2.3.0

  • Level 2 + BitLocker
  • Tuesday, February 11 2020 06:53:24
  • Assessment Duration: 2 minutes, 37 seconds

Report generated by the Center for Internet Security's Configuration Assessment Tool (CIS-CAT) v3.0.56.

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Summary

Description Tests Scoring
Pass Fail Error Unkn. Score Max Percent
1 Account Policies 3 4 0 2 3.0 9.0 33%
1.1 Password Policy 1 3 0 2 1.0 6.0 17%
1.2 Account Lockout Policy 2 1 0 0 2.0 3.0 67%
2 Local Policies 56 47 0 1 56.0 104.0 54%
2.1 Audit Policy 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
2.2 User Rights Assignment 23 16 0 0 23.0 39.0 59%
2.3 Security Options 33 31 0 1 33.0 65.0 51%
2.3.1 Accounts 3 3 0 0 3.0 6.0 50%
2.3.2 Audit 1 1 0 0 1.0 2.0 50%
2.3.3 DCOM 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
2.3.4 Devices 0 2 0 0 0.0 2.0 0%
2.3.5 Domain controller 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
2.3.6 Domain member 6 0 0 0 6.0 6.0 100%
2.3.7 Interactive logon 1 8 0 0 1.0 9.0 11%
2.3.8 Microsoft network client 2 1 0 0 2.0 3.0 67%
2.3.9 Microsoft network server 2 3 0 0 2.0 5.0 40%
2.3.10 Network access 8 2 0 1 8.0 11.0 73%
2.3.11 Network security 2 7 0 0 2.0 9.0 22%
2.3.12 Recovery console 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
2.3.13 Shutdown 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
2.3.14 System cryptography 0 1 0 0 0.0 1.0 0%
2.3.15 System objects 2 0 0 0 2.0 2.0 100%
2.3.16 System settings 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
2.3.17 User Account Control 6 3 0 0 6.0 9.0 67%
3 Event Log 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
4 Restricted Groups 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
5 System Services 10 22 0 0 10.0 32.0 31%
6 Registry 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
7 File System 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
8 Wired Network (IEEE 802.3) Policies 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
9 Windows Firewall with Advanced Security 0 26 0 0 0.0 26.0 0%
9.1 Domain Profile 0 8 0 0 0.0 8.0 0%
9.2 Private Profile 0 8 0 0 0.0 8.0 0%
9.3 Public Profile 0 10 0 0 0.0 10.0 0%
10 Network List Manager Policies 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
11 Wireless Network (IEEE 802.11) Policies 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
12 Public Key Policies 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
13 Software Restriction Policies 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
14 Network Access Protection NAP Client Configuration 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
15 Application Control Policies 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
16 IP Security Policies 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
17 Advanced Audit Policy Configuration 6 18 0 0 6.0 24.0 25%
17.1 Account Logon 0 1 0 0 0.0 1.0 0%
17.2 Account Management 0 5 0 0 0.0 5.0 0%
17.3 Detailed Tracking 0 1 0 0 0.0 1.0 0%
17.4 DS Access 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
17.5 Logon/Logoff 2 3 0 0 2.0 5.0 40%
17.6 Object Access 0 3 0 0 0.0 3.0 0%
17.7 Policy Change 1 2 0 0 1.0 3.0 33%
17.8 Privilege Use 0 1 0 0 0.0 1.0 0%
17.9 System 3 2 0 0 3.0 5.0 60%
18 Administrative Templates (Computer) 3 216 0 0 3.0 219.0 1%
18.1 Control Panel 0 2 0 0 0.0 2.0 0%
18.1.1 Personalization 0 2 0 0 0.0 2.0 0%
18.2 LAPS 0 6 0 0 0.0 6.0 0%
18.3 MS Security Guide 0 5 0 0 0.0 5.0 0%
18.4 MSS (Legacy) 0 13 0 0 0.0 13.0 0%
18.5 Network 1 12 0 0 1.0 13.0 8%
18.5.1 Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.5.2 BranchCache 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.5.3 DirectAccess Client Experience Settings 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.5.4 DNS Client 1 1 0 0 1.0 2.0 50%
18.5.5 Fonts 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.5.6 Hotspot Authentication 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.5.7 Lanman Server 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.5.8 Lanman Workstation 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.5.9 Link-Layer Topology Discovery 0 2 0 0 0.0 2.0 0%
18.5.10 Microsoft Peer-to-Peer Networking Services 0 1 0 0 0.0 1.0 0%
18.5.10.1 Peer Name Resolution Protocol 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.5.11 Network Connections 0 2 0 0 0.0 2.0 0%
18.5.11.1 Windows Defender Firewall (formerly Windows Firewall) 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.5.12 Network Connectivity Status Indicator 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.5.13 Network Isolation 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.5.14 Network Provider 0 1 0 0 0.0 1.0 0%
18.5.15 Offline Files 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.5.16 QoS Packet Scheduler 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.5.17 SNMP 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.5.18 SSL Configuration Settings 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.5.19 TCPIP Settings 0 1 0 0 0.0 1.0 0%
18.5.19.1 IPv6 Transition Technologies 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.5.19.2 Parameters 0 1 0 0 0.0 1.0 0%
18.5.20 Windows Connect Now 0 2 0 0 0.0 2.0 0%
18.5.21 Windows Connection Manager 0 2 0 0 0.0 2.0 0%
18.6 Printers 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.7 Start Menu and Taskbar 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.8 System 1 45 0 0 1.0 46.0 2%
18.8.1 Access-Denied Assistance 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.8.2 App-V 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.8.3 Audit Process Creation 0 1 0 0 0.0 1.0 0%
18.8.4 Credentials Delegation 0 1 0 0 0.0 1.0 0%
18.8.5 Device Guard 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.8.6 Device Health Attestation Service 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.8.7 Device Installation 0 6 0 0 0.0 6.0 0%
18.8.7.1 Device Installation Restrictions 0 6 0 0 0.0 6.0 0%
18.8.8 Device Redirection 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.8.9 Disk NV Cache 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.8.10 Disk Quotas 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.8.11 Display 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.8.12 Distributed COM 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.8.13 Driver Installation 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.8.14 Early Launch Antimalware 0 1 0 0 0.0 1.0 0%
18.8.15 Enhanced Storage Access 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.8.16 File Classification Infrastructure 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.8.17 File Share Shadow Copy Agent 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.8.18 File Share Shadow Copy Provider 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.8.19 Filesystem (formerly NTFS Filesystem) 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.8.20 Folder Redirection 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.8.21 Group Policy 1 2 0 0 1.0 3.0 33%
18.8.21.1 Logging and tracing 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.8.22 Internet Communication Management 0 14 0 0 0.0 14.0 0%
18.8.22.1 Internet Communication settings 0 14 0 0 0.0 14.0 0%
18.8.23 iSCSI 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.8.24 KDC 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.8.25 Kerberos 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.8.26 Locale Services 0 1 0 0 0.0 1.0 0%
18.8.27 Logon 0 6 0 0 0.0 6.0 0%
18.8.28 Mitigation Options 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.8.29 Net Logon 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.8.30 OS Policies 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.8.31 Performance Control Panel 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.8.32 PIN Complexity 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.8.33 Power Management 0 4 0 0 0.0 4.0 0%
18.8.33.1 Button Settings 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.8.33.2 Energy Saver Settings 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.8.33.3 Hard Disk Settings 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.8.33.4 Notification Settings 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.8.33.5 Power Throttling Settings 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.8.33.6 Sleep Settings 0 4 0 0 0.0 4.0 0%
18.8.34 Recovery 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.8.35 Remote Assistance 0 2 0 0 0.0 2.0 0%
18.8.36 Remote Procedure Call 0 2 0 0 0.0 2.0 0%
18.8.37 Removable Storage Access 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.8.38 Scripts 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.8.39 Server Manager 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.8.40 Shutdown 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.8.41 Shutdown Options 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.8.42 Storage Health 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.8.43 System Restore 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.8.44 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 0 2 0 0 0.0 2.0 0%
18.8.44.1 Application Compatibility Diagnostics 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.8.44.2 Corrupted File Recovery 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.8.44.3 Disk Diagnostic 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.8.44.4 Fault Tolerant Heap 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.8.44.5 Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool 0 1 0 0 0.0 1.0 0%
18.8.44.6 MSI Corrupted File Recovery 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.8.44.7 Scheduled Maintenance 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.8.44.8 Scripted Diagnostics 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.8.44.9 Windows Boot Performance Diagnostics 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.8.44.10 Windows Memory Leak Diagnosis 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.8.44.11 Windows Performance PerfTrack 0 1 0 0 0.0 1.0 0%
18.8.45 Trusted Platform Module Services 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.8.46 User Profiles 0 1 0 0 0.0 1.0 0%
18.8.47 Windows File Protection 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.8.48 Windows HotStart 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.8.49 Windows Time Service 0 2 0 0 0.0 2.0 0%
18.8.49.1 Time Providers 0 2 0 0 0.0 2.0 0%
18.9 Windows Components 1 133 0 0 1.0 134.0 1%
18.9.1 Active Directory Federation Services 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.2 ActiveX Installer Service 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.3 Add features to Windows 8 / 8.1 / 10 (formerly Windows Anytime Upgrade) 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.4 App Package Deployment 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.5 App Privacy 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.6 App runtime 0 1 0 0 0.0 1.0 0%
18.9.7 Application Compatibility 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.8 AutoPlay Policies 0 3 0 0 0.0 3.0 0%
18.9.9 Backup 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.10 Biometrics 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.11 BitLocker Drive Encryption 0 57 0 0 0.0 57.0 0%
18.9.11.1 Fixed Data Drives 0 16 0 0 0.0 16.0 0%
18.9.11.2 Operating System Drives 0 22 0 0 0.0 22.0 0%
18.9.11.3 Removable Data Drives 0 18 0 0 0.0 18.0 0%
18.9.12 Camera 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.13 Cloud Content 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.14 Connect 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.15 Credential User Interface 0 2 0 0 0.0 2.0 0%
18.9.16 Data Collection and Preview Builds 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.17 Delivery Optimization 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.18 Desktop Gadgets 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.19 Desktop Window Manager 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.20 Device and Driver Compatibility 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.21 Device Registration (formerly Workplace Join) 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.22 Digital Locker 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.23 Edge UI 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.24 EMET 0 8 0 0 0.0 8.0 0%
18.9.25 Event Forwarding 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.26 Event Log Service 0 8 0 0 0.0 8.0 0%
18.9.26.1 Application 0 2 0 0 0.0 2.0 0%
18.9.26.2 Security 0 2 0 0 0.0 2.0 0%
18.9.26.3 Setup 0 2 0 0 0.0 2.0 0%
18.9.26.4 System 0 2 0 0 0.0 2.0 0%
18.9.27 Event Logging 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.28 Event Viewer 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.29 Family Safety (formerly Parental Controls) 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.30 File Explorer (formerly Windows Explorer) 0 3 0 0 0.0 3.0 0%
18.9.30.1 Previous Versions 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.31 File History 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.32 Find My Device 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.33 Game Explorer 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.34 Handwriting 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.35 HomeGroup 0 1 0 0 0.0 1.0 0%
18.9.36 Import Video 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.37 Internet Explorer 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.38 Internet Information Services 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.39 Location and Sensors 0 2 0 0 0.0 2.0 0%
18.9.39.1 Windows Location Provider 0 1 0 0 0.0 1.0 0%
18.9.40 Maintenance Scheduler 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.41 Maps 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.42 MDM 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.43 Messaging 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.44 Microsoft account 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.45 Microsoft Edge 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.46 Microsoft FIDO Authentication 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.47 Microsoft Secondary Authentication Factor 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.48 Microsoft User Experience Virtualization 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.49 NetMeeting 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.50 Network Access Protection 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.51 Network Projector 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.52 OneDrive (formerly SkyDrive) 0 2 0 0 0.0 2.0 0%
18.9.53 Online Assistance 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.54 Password Synchronization 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.55 Portable Operating System 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.56 Presentation Settings 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.57 Push To Install 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.58 Remote Desktop Services (formerly Terminal Services) 0 13 0 0 0.0 13.0 0%
18.9.58.1 RD Licensing (formerly TS Licensing) 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.58.2 Remote Desktop Connection Client 0 1 0 0 0.0 1.0 0%
18.9.58.2.1 RemoteFX USB Device Redirection 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.58.3 Remote Desktop Session Host (formerly Terminal Server) 0 12 0 0 0.0 12.0 0%
18.9.58.3.1 Application Compatibility 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.58.3.2 Connections 0 1 0 0 0.0 1.0 0%
18.9.58.3.3 Device and Resource Redirection 0 4 0 0 0.0 4.0 0%
18.9.58.3.4 Licensing 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.58.3.5 Printer Redirection 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.58.3.6 Profiles 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.58.3.7 RD Connection Broker (formerly TS Connection Broker) 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.58.3.8 Remote Session Environment 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.58.3.9 Security 0 3 0 0 0.0 3.0 0%
18.9.58.3.10 Session Time Limits 0 2 0 0 0.0 2.0 0%
18.9.58.3.11 Temporary folders 0 2 0 0 0.0 2.0 0%
18.9.59 RSS Feeds 0 1 0 0 0.0 1.0 0%
18.9.60 Search 0 2 0 0 0.0 2.0 0%
18.9.60.1 OCR 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.61 Security Center 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.62 Server for NIS 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.63 Shutdown Options 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.64 Smart Card 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.65 Software Protection Platform 0 1 0 0 0.0 1.0 0%
18.9.66 Sound Recorder 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.67 Speech 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.68 Store 0 3 0 0 0.0 3.0 0%
18.9.69 Sync your settings 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.70 Tablet PC 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.71 Task Scheduler 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.72 Text Input 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.73 Windows Calendar 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.74 Windows Color System 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.75 Windows Customer Experience Improvement Program 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.76 Windows Defender Antivirus (formerly Windows Defender) 1 6 0 0 1.0 7.0 14%
18.9.76.1 Client Interface 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.76.2 Exclusions 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.76.3 MAPS 1 1 0 0 1.0 2.0 50%
18.9.76.4 MpEngine 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.76.5 Network Inspection System 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.76.6 Quarantine 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.76.7 Real-time Protection 0 1 0 0 0.0 1.0 0%
18.9.76.8 Remediation 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.76.9 Reporting 0 1 0 0 0.0 1.0 0%
18.9.76.10 Scan 0 2 0 0 0.0 2.0 0%
18.9.76.11 Signature Updates 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.76.12 Threats 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.76.13 Windows Defender Exploit Guard 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.77 Windows Defender Application Guard 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.78 Windows Defender Exploit Guard 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.79 Windows Defender Security Center 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.80 Windows Defender SmartScreen 0 1 0 0 0.0 1.0 0%
18.9.80.1 Explorer 0 1 0 0 0.0 1.0 0%
18.9.81 Windows Error Reporting 0 2 0 0 0.0 2.0 0%
18.9.81.1 Advanced Error Reporting Settings 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.81.2 Consent 0 1 0 0 0.0 1.0 0%
18.9.82 Windows Game Recording and Broadcasting 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.83 Windows Hello for Business (formerly Microsoft Passport for Work) 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.84 Windows Ink Workspace 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.85 Windows Installer 0 3 0 0 0.0 3.0 0%
18.9.86 Windows Logon Options 0 1 0 0 0.0 1.0 0%
18.9.87 Windows Mail 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.88 Windows Media Center 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.89 Windows Media Digital Rights Management 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.90 Windows Media Player 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.91 Windows Meeting Space 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.92 Windows Messenger 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.93 Windows Mobility Center 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.94 Windows Movie Maker 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.95 Windows PowerShell 0 2 0 0 0.0 2.0 0%
18.9.96 Windows Reliability Analysis 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.97 Windows Remote Management (WinRM) 0 7 0 0 0.0 7.0 0%
18.9.97.1 WinRM Client 0 3 0 0 0.0 3.0 0%
18.9.97.2 WinRM Service 0 4 0 0 0.0 4.0 0%
18.9.98 Windows Remote Shell 0 1 0 0 0.0 1.0 0%
18.9.99 Windows SideShow 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.100 Windows System Resource Manager 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.101 Windows Update 0 3 0 0 0.0 3.0 0%
18.9.101.1 Windows Update for Business (formerly Defer Windows Updates) 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19 Administrative Templates (User) 11 0 0 0 11.0 11.0 100%
19.1 Control Panel 4 0 0 0 4.0 4.0 100%
19.1.1 Add or Remove Programs 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.1.2 Display 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.1.3 Personalization (formerly Desktop Themes) 4 0 0 0 4.0 4.0 100%
19.2 Desktop 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.3 Network 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.4 Shared Folders 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.5 Start Menu and Taskbar 1 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 100%
19.5.1 Notifications 1 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 100%
19.6 System 1 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 100%
19.6.1 Ctrl+Alt+Del Options 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.6.2 Driver Installation 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.6.3 Folder Redirection 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.6.4 Group Policy 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.6.5 Internet Communication Management 1 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 100%
19.6.5.1 Internet Communication settings 1 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 100%
19.7 Windows Components 5 0 0 0 5.0 5.0 100%
19.7.1 Add features to Windows 8 / 8.1 / 10 (formerly Windows Anytime Upgrade) 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.2 App runtime 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.3 Application Compatibility 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.4 Attachment Manager 2 0 0 0 2.0 2.0 100%
19.7.5 AutoPlay Policies 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.6 Backup 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.7 Cloud Content 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.8 Credential User Interface 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.9 Data Collection and Preview Builds 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.10 Desktop Gadgets 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.11 Desktop Window Manager 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.12 Digital Locker 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.13 Edge UI 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.14 File Explorer (formerly Windows Explorer) 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.15 File Revocation 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.16 IME 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.17 Import Video 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.18 Instant Search 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.19 Internet Explorer 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.20 Location and Sensors 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.21 Microsoft Edge 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.22 Microsoft Management Console 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.23 Microsoft User Experience Virtualization 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.24 NetMeeting 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.25 Network Projector 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.26 Network Sharing 1 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 100%
19.7.27 Presentation Settings 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.28 Remote Desktop Services (formerly Terminal Services) 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.29 RSS Feeds 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.30 Search 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.31 Sound Recorder 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.32 Store 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.33 Tablet PC 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.34 Task Scheduler 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.35 Windows Calendar 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.36 Windows Color System 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.37 Windows Defender SmartScreen 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.38 Windows Error Reporting 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.39 Windows Hello for Business (formerly Microsoft Passport for Work) 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.40 Windows Installer 1 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 100%
19.7.41 Windows Logon Options 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.42 Windows Mail 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.43 Windows Media Center 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.44 Windows Media Player 1 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 100%
19.7.44.1 Networking 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.44.2 Playback 1 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 100%
Total 89 333 0 3 89.0 425.0 21%

Note: Actual scores are subject to rounding errors. The sum of these values may not result in the exact overall score.

Profiles

This benchmark contains 4 profiles.The Level 2 + BitLocker profile was used for this assessment.

Title Description
Level 1

Items in this profile intend to:

  • be practical and prudent;
  • provide a clear security benefit; and
  • not inhibit the utility of the technology beyond acceptable means.
Show Profile XML 
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               xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
               xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
               xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
               xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
               xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
               xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
               xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
               id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_profile_Level_1">
   <xccdf:title xml:lang="en">Level 1</xccdf:title>
   <xccdf:description xml:lang="en">
      <xhtml:p>Items in this profile intend to:</xhtml:p>
      <xhtml:ul>
         <xhtml:li>be practical and prudent;</xhtml:li>
         <xhtml:li>provide a clear security benefit; and</xhtml:li>
         <xhtml:li>not inhibit the utility of the technology beyond acceptable means.</xhtml:li>
      </xhtml:ul>
   </xccdf:description>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.1_L1_Ensure_Enforce_password_history_is_set_to_24_or_more_passwords"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.2_L1_Ensure_Maximum_password_age_is_set_to_60_or_fewer_days_but_not_0"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.3_L1_Ensure_Minimum_password_age_is_set_to_1_or_more_days"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.4_L1_Ensure_Minimum_password_length_is_set_to_14_or_more_characters"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.5_L1_Ensure_Password_must_meet_complexity_requirements_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.6_L1_Ensure_Store_passwords_using_reversible_encryption_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.2.1_L1_Ensure_Account_lockout_duration_is_set_to_15_or_more_minutes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.2.2_L1_Ensure_Account_lockout_threshold_is_set_to_10_or_fewer_invalid_logon_attempts_but_not_0"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.2.3_L1_Ensure_Reset_account_lockout_counter_after_is_set_to_15_or_more_minutes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.1_L1_Ensure_Access_Credential_Manager_as_a_trusted_caller_is_set_to_No_One"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.2_L1_Ensure_Access_this_computer_from_the_network_is_set_to_Administrators_Remote_Desktop_Users"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.3_L1_Ensure_Act_as_part_of_the_operating_system_is_set_to_No_One"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.4_L1_Ensure_Adjust_memory_quotas_for_a_process_is_set_to_Administrators_LOCAL_SERVICE_NETWORK_SERVICE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.5_L1_Ensure_Allow_log_on_locally_is_set_to_Administrators_Users"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.6_L1_Ensure_Allow_log_on_through_Remote_Desktop_Services_is_set_to_Administrators_Remote_Desktop_Users"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.7_L1_Ensure_Back_up_files_and_directories_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.8_L1_Ensure_Change_the_system_time_is_set_to_Administrators_LOCAL_SERVICE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.9_L1_Ensure_Change_the_time_zone_is_set_to_Administrators_LOCAL_SERVICE_Users"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.10_L1_Ensure_Create_a_pagefile_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.11_L1_Ensure_Create_a_token_object_is_set_to_No_One"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.12_L1_Ensure_Create_global_objects_is_set_to_Administrators_LOCAL_SERVICE_NETWORK_SERVICE_SERVICE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.13_L1_Ensure_Create_permanent_shared_objects_is_set_to_No_One"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.14_L1_Configure_Create_symbolic_links"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.15_L1_Ensure_Debug_programs_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.16_L1_Ensure_Deny_access_to_this_computer_from_the_network_to_include_Guests_Local_account"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.17_L1_Ensure_Deny_log_on_as_a_batch_job_to_include_Guests"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.18_L1_Ensure_Deny_log_on_as_a_service_to_include_Guests"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.19_L1_Ensure_Deny_log_on_locally_to_include_Guests"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.20_L1_Ensure_Deny_log_on_through_Remote_Desktop_Services_to_include_Guests_Local_account"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.21_L1_Ensure_Enable_computer_and_user_accounts_to_be_trusted_for_delegation_is_set_to_No_One"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.22_L1_Ensure_Force_shutdown_from_a_remote_system_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.23_L1_Ensure_Generate_security_audits_is_set_to_LOCAL_SERVICE_NETWORK_SERVICE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.24_L1_Ensure_Impersonate_a_client_after_authentication_is_set_to_Administrators_LOCAL_SERVICE_NETWORK_SERVICE_SERVICE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.25_L1_Ensure_Increase_scheduling_priority_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.26_L1_Ensure_Load_and_unload_device_drivers_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.27_L1_Ensure_Lock_pages_in_memory_is_set_to_No_One"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.30_L1_Ensure_Manage_auditing_and_security_log_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.31_L1_Ensure_Modify_an_object_label_is_set_to_No_One"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.32_L1_Ensure_Modify_firmware_environment_values_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.33_L1_Ensure_Perform_volume_maintenance_tasks_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.34_L1_Ensure_Profile_single_process_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.35_L1_Ensure_Profile_system_performance_is_set_to_Administrators_NT_SERVICEWdiServiceHost"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.36_L1_Ensure_Replace_a_process_level_token_is_set_to_LOCAL_SERVICE_NETWORK_SERVICE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.37_L1_Ensure_Restore_files_and_directories_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.38_L1_Ensure_Shut_down_the_system_is_set_to_Administrators_Users"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.39_L1_Ensure_Take_ownership_of_files_or_other_objects_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.1.1_L1_Ensure_Accounts_Administrator_account_status_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.1.2_L1_Ensure_Accounts_Block_Microsoft_accounts_is_set_to_Users_cant_add_or_log_on_with_Microsoft_accounts"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.1.3_L1_Ensure_Accounts_Guest_account_status_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.1.4_L1_Ensure_Accounts_Limit_local_account_use_of_blank_passwords_to_console_logon_only_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.1.5_L1_Configure_Accounts_Rename_administrator_account"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.1.6_L1_Configure_Accounts_Rename_guest_account"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.2.1_L1_Ensure_Audit_Force_audit_policy_subcategory_settings_Windows_Vista_or_later_to_override_audit_policy_category_settings_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.2.2_L1_Ensure_Audit_Shut_down_system_immediately_if_unable_to_log_security_audits_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.4.1_L1_Ensure_Devices_Allowed_to_format_and_eject_removable_media_is_set_to_Administrators_and_Interactive_Users"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.6.1_L1_Ensure_Domain_member_Digitally_encrypt_or_sign_secure_channel_data_always_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.6.2_L1_Ensure_Domain_member_Digitally_encrypt_secure_channel_data_when_possible_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.6.3_L1_Ensure_Domain_member_Digitally_sign_secure_channel_data_when_possible_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.6.4_L1_Ensure_Domain_member_Disable_machine_account_password_changes_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.6.5_L1_Ensure_Domain_member_Maximum_machine_account_password_age_is_set_to_30_or_fewer_days_but_not_0"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.6.6_L1_Ensure_Domain_member_Require_strong_Windows_2000_or_later_session_key_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.7.1_L1_Ensure_Interactive_logon_Do_not_display_last_user_name_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.7.2_L1_Ensure_Interactive_logon_Do_not_require_CTRLALTDEL_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.7.4_L1_Ensure_Interactive_logon_Machine_inactivity_limit_is_set_to_900_or_fewer_seconds_but_not_0"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.7.5_L1_Configure_Interactive_logon_Message_text_for_users_attempting_to_log_on"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.7.6_L1_Configure_Interactive_logon_Message_title_for_users_attempting_to_log_on"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.7.8_L1_Ensure_Interactive_logon_Prompt_user_to_change_password_before_expiration_is_set_to_between_5_and_14_days"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.7.9_L1_Ensure_Interactive_logon_Smart_card_removal_behavior_is_set_to_Lock_Workstation_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.8.1_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_network_client_Digitally_sign_communications_always_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.8.2_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_network_client_Digitally_sign_communications_if_server_agrees_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.8.3_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_network_client_Send_unencrypted_password_to_third-party_SMB_servers_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.9.1_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_network_server_Amount_of_idle_time_required_before_suspending_session_is_set_to_15_or_fewer_minutes_but_not_0"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.9.2_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_network_server_Digitally_sign_communications_always_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.9.3_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_network_server_Digitally_sign_communications_if_client_agrees_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.9.4_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_network_server_Disconnect_clients_when_logon_hours_expire_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.9.5_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_network_server_Server_SPN_target_name_validation_level_is_set_to_Accept_if_provided_by_client_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.1_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Allow_anonymous_SIDName_translation_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.2_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Do_not_allow_anonymous_enumeration_of_SAM_accounts_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.3_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Do_not_allow_anonymous_enumeration_of_SAM_accounts_and_shares_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.4_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Do_not_allow_storage_of_passwords_and_credentials_for_network_authentication_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.5_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Let_Everyone_permissions_apply_to_anonymous_users_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.6_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Named_Pipes_that_can_be_accessed_anonymously_is_set_to_None"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.7_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Remotely_accessible_registry_paths"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.8_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Remotely_accessible_registry_paths_and_sub-paths"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.9_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Restrict_anonymous_access_to_Named_Pipes_and_Shares_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.10_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Shares_that_can_be_accessed_anonymously_is_set_to_None"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.11_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Sharing_and_security_model_for_local_accounts_is_set_to_Classic_-_local_users_authenticate_as_themselves"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.1_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Allow_Local_System_to_use_computer_identity_for_NTLM_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.2_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Allow_LocalSystem_NULL_session_fallback_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.3_L1_Ensure_Network_Security_Allow_PKU2U_authentication_requests_to_this_computer_to_use_online_identities_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.4_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Configure_encryption_types_allowed_for_Kerberos_is_set_to_AES128_HMAC_SHA1_AES256_HMAC_SHA1_Future_encryption_types"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.5_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Do_not_store_LAN_Manager_hash_value_on_next_password_change_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.6_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Force_logoff_when_logon_hours_expire_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.7_L1_Ensure_Network_security_LAN_Manager_authentication_level_is_set_to_Send_NTLMv2_response_only._Refuse_LM__NTLM"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.8_L1_Ensure_Network_security_LDAP_client_signing_requirements_is_set_to_Negotiate_signing_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.9_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Minimum_session_security_for_NTLM_SSP_based_including_secure_RPC_clients_is_set_to_Require_NTLMv2_session_security_Require_128-bit_encryption"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.10_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Minimum_session_security_for_NTLM_SSP_based_including_secure_RPC_servers_is_set_to_Require_NTLMv2_session_security_Require_128-bit_encryption"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.15.2_L1_Ensure_System_objects_Strengthen_default_permissions_of_internal_system_objects_e.g._Symbolic_Links_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.2_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Allow_UIAccess_applications_to_prompt_for_elevation_without_using_the_secure_desktop_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.5_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Detect_application_installations_and_prompt_for_elevation_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.3_L1_Ensure_Computer_Browser_Browser_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.4_L1_Ensure_HomeGroup_Listener_HomeGroupListener_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.5_L1_Ensure_HomeGroup_Provider_HomeGroupProvider_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.6_L1_Ensure_IIS_Admin_Service_IISADMIN_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.7_L1_Ensure_Internet_Connection_Sharing_ICS_SharedAccess__is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.9_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_FTP_Service_FTPSVC_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.20_L1_Ensure_Remote_Procedure_Call_RPC_Locator_RpcLocator_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.22_L1_Ensure_Routing_and_Remote_Access_RemoteAccess_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.24_L1_Ensure_Simple_TCPIP_Services_simptcp_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.26_L1_Ensure_SSDP_Discovery_SSDPSRV_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.27_L1_Ensure_Telnet_TlntSvr_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.28_L1_Ensure_UPnP_Device_Host_upnphost_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.29_L1_Ensure_Web_Management_Service_WMSvc_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.32_L1_Ensure_Windows_Media_Player_Network_Sharing_Service_WMPNetworkSvc_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.34_L1_Ensure_WinHTTP_Web_Proxy_Auto-Discovery_Service_WinHttpAutoProxySvc_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.35_L1_Ensure_World_Wide_Web_Publishing_Service_W3SVC_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.1.1_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Domain_Firewall_state_is_set_to_On_recommended"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.1.2_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Domain_Inbound_connections_is_set_to_Block_default"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.1.3_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Domain_Outbound_connections_is_set_to_Allow_default"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.1.4_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Domain_Settings_Display_a_notification_is_set_to_No"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.1.5_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Domain_Logging_Name_is_set_to_SYSTEMROOTSystem32logfilesfirewalldomainfw.log"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.1.6_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Domain_Logging_Size_limit_KB_is_set_to_16384_KB_or_greater"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.1.7_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Domain_Logging_Log_dropped_packets_is_set_to_Yes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.1.8_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Domain_Logging_Log_successful_connections_is_set_to_Yes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.2.1_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Private_Firewall_state_is_set_to_On_recommended"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.2.4_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Private_Settings_Display_a_notification_is_set_to_No"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.2.5_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Private_Logging_Name_is_set_to_SYSTEMROOTSystem32logfilesfirewallprivatefw.log"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.2.6_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Private_Logging_Size_limit_KB_is_set_to_16384_KB_or_greater"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.2.7_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Private_Logging_Log_dropped_packets_is_set_to_Yes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.2.8_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Private_Logging_Log_successful_connections_is_set_to_Yes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.1_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Firewall_state_is_set_to_On_recommended"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.3_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Outbound_connections_is_set_to_Allow_default"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.4_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Settings_Display_a_notification_is_set_to_No"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.5_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Settings_Apply_local_firewall_rules_is_set_to_No"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.6_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Settings_Apply_local_connection_security_rules_is_set_to_No"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.7_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Logging_Name_is_set_to_SYSTEMROOTSystem32logfilesfirewallpublicfw.log"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.8_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Logging_Size_limit_KB_is_set_to_16384_KB_or_greater"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.9_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Logging_Log_dropped_packets_is_set_to_Yes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.10_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Logging_Log_successful_connections_is_set_to_Yes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.1.1_L1_Ensure_Audit_Credential_Validation_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.2.1_L1_Ensure_Audit_Application_Group_Management_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.2.2_L1_Ensure_Audit_Computer_Account_Management_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.2.4_L1_Ensure_Audit_Security_Group_Management_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.5.5_L1_Ensure_Audit_Special_Logon_is_set_to_Success"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.6.1_L1_Ensure_Audit_File_Share_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.6.3_L1_Ensure_Audit_Removable_Storage_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.7.1_L1_Ensure_Audit_Audit_Policy_Change_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.7.2_L1_Ensure_Audit_Authentication_Policy_Change_is_set_to_Success"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.9.1_L1_Ensure_Audit_IPsec_Driver_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.9.5_L1_Ensure_Audit_System_Integrity_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.1.1.2_L1_Ensure_Prevent_enabling_lock_screen_slide_show_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.2.1_L1_Ensure_LAPS_AdmPwd_GPO_Extension__CSE_is_installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.2.2_L1_Ensure_Do_not_allow_password_expiration_time_longer_than_required_by_policy_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.2.3_L1_Ensure_Enable_Local_Admin_Password_Management_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.2.4_L1_Ensure_Password_Settings_Password_Complexity_is_set_to_Enabled_Large_letters__small_letters__numbers__special_characters"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.2.5_L1_Ensure_Password_Settings_Password_Length_is_set_to_Enabled_15_or_more"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.2.6_L1_Ensure_Password_Settings_Password_Age_Days_is_set_to_Enabled_30_or_fewer"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.3.1_L1_Ensure_Apply_UAC_restrictions_to_local_accounts_on_network_logons_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.3.2_L1_Ensure_Configure_SMB_v1_client_driver_is_set_to_Enabled_Disable_driver"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.3.3_L1_Ensure_Configure_SMB_v1_server_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.3.4_L1_Ensure_Enable_Structured_Exception_Handling_Overwrite_Protection_SEHOP_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.3.5_L1_Ensure_WDigest_Authentication_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.4.1_L1_Ensure_MSS_AutoAdminLogon_Enable_Automatic_Logon_not_recommended_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.4.2_L1_Ensure_MSS_DisableIPSourceRouting_IPv6_IP_source_routing_protection_level_protects_against_packet_spoofing_is_set_to_Enabled_Highest_protection_source_routing_is_completely_disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.4.3_L1_Ensure_MSS_DisableIPSourceRouting_IP_source_routing_protection_level_protects_against_packet_spoofing_is_set_to_Enabled_Highest_protection_source_routing_is_completely_disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.4.5_L1_Ensure_MSS_EnableICMPRedirect_Allow_ICMP_redirects_to_override_OSPF_generated_routes_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.4.7_L1_Ensure_MSS_NoNameReleaseOnDemand_Allow_the_computer_to_ignore_NetBIOS_name_release_requests_except_from_WINS_servers_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.4.9_L1_Ensure_MSS_SafeDllSearchMode_Enable_Safe_DLL_search_mode_recommended_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.4.10_L1_Ensure_MSS_ScreenSaverGracePeriod_The_time_in_seconds_before_the_screen_saver_grace_period_expires_0_recommended_is_set_to_Enabled_5_or_fewer_seconds"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.4.13_L1_Ensure_MSS_WarningLevel_Percentage_threshold_for_the_security_event_log_at_which_the_system_will_generate_a_warning_is_set_to_Enabled_90_or_less"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.4.1_L1_Set_NetBIOS_node_type_to_P-node_Ensure_NetBT_Parameter_NodeType_is_set_to_0x2_2"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.4.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_multicast_name_resolution_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.11.2_L1_Ensure_Prohibit_installation_and_configuration_of_Network_Bridge_on_your_DNS_domain_network_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.11.3_L1_Ensure_Require_domain_users_to_elevate_when_setting_a_networks_location_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.14.1_L1_Ensure_Hardened_UNC_Paths_is_set_to_Enabled_with_Require_Mutual_Authentication_and_Require_Integrity_set_for_all_NETLOGON_and_SYSVOL_shares"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.21.1_L1_Ensure_Minimize_the_number_of_simultaneous_connections_to_the_Internet_or_a_Windows_Domain_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.21.2_L1_Ensure_Prohibit_connection_to_non-domain_networks_when_connected_to_domain_authenticated_network_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.3.1_L1_Ensure_Include_command_line_in_process_creation_events_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.4.1_L1_Ensure_Remote_host_allows_delegation_of_non-exportable_credentials_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.14.1_L1_Ensure_Boot-Start_Driver_Initialization_Policy_is_set_to_Enabled_Good_unknown_and_bad_but_critical"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.21.2_L1_Ensure_Configure_registry_policy_processing_Do_not_apply_during_periodic_background_processing_is_set_to_Enabled_FALSE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.21.3_L1_Ensure_Configure_registry_policy_processing_Process_even_if_the_Group_Policy_objects_have_not_changed_is_set_to_Enabled_TRUE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.21.4_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_background_refresh_of_Group_Policy_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.22.1.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_downloading_of_print_drivers_over_HTTP_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.22.1.6_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Internet_download_for_Web_publishing_and_online_ordering_wizards_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.22.1.7_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_printing_over_HTTP_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.27.1_L1_Ensure_Do_not_display_network_selection_UI_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.27.2_L1_Ensure_Do_not_enumerate_connected_users_on_domain-joined_computers_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.27.3_L1_Ensure_Enumerate_local_users_on_domain-joined_computers_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.27.4_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_app_notifications_on_the_lock_screen_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.27.5_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_picture_password_sign-in_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.27.6_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_convenience_PIN_sign-in_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.33.6.3_L1_Ensure_Require_a_password_when_a_computer_wakes_on_battery_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.33.6.4_L1_Ensure_Require_a_password_when_a_computer_wakes_plugged_in_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.35.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_Offer_Remote_Assistance_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.35.2_L1_Ensure_Configure_Solicited_Remote_Assistance_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.36.1_L1_Ensure_Enable_RPC_Endpoint_Mapper_Client_Authentication_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.36.2_L1_Ensure_Restrict_Unauthenticated_RPC_clients_is_set_to_Enabled_Authenticated"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.6.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_Microsoft_accounts_to_be_optional_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.8.1_L1_Ensure_Disallow_Autoplay_for_non-volume_devices_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.8.2_L1_Ensure_Set_the_default_behavior_for_AutoRun_is_set_to_Enabled_Do_not_execute_any_autorun_commands"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.8.3_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Autoplay_is_set_to_Enabled_All_drives"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.15.1_L1_Ensure_Do_not_display_the_password_reveal_button_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.15.2_L1_Ensure_Enumerate_administrator_accounts_on_elevation_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.24.1_L1_Ensure_EMET_5.52_or_higher_is_installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.24.2_L1_Ensure_Default_Action_and_Mitigation_Settings_is_set_to_Enabled_plus_subsettings"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.24.3_L1_Ensure_Default_Protections_for_Internet_Explorer_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.24.4_L1_Ensure_Default_Protections_for_Popular_Software_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.24.5_L1_Ensure_Default_Protections_for_Recommended_Software_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.24.6_L1_Ensure_System_ASLR_is_set_to_Enabled_Application_Opt-In"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.24.7_L1_Ensure_System_DEP_is_set_to_Enabled_Application_Opt-Out"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.24.8_L1_Ensure_System_SEHOP_is_set_to_Enabled_Application_Opt-Out"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.26.1.1_L1_Ensure_Application_Control_Event_Log_behavior_when_the_log_file_reaches_its_maximum_size_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.26.1.2_L1_Ensure_Application_Specify_the_maximum_log_file_size_KB_is_set_to_Enabled_32768_or_greater"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.26.2.1_L1_Ensure_Security_Control_Event_Log_behavior_when_the_log_file_reaches_its_maximum_size_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.26.2.2_L1_Ensure_Security_Specify_the_maximum_log_file_size_KB_is_set_to_Enabled_196608_or_greater"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.26.3.1_L1_Ensure_Setup_Control_Event_Log_behavior_when_the_log_file_reaches_its_maximum_size_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.26.3.2_L1_Ensure_Setup_Specify_the_maximum_log_file_size_KB_is_set_to_Enabled_32768_or_greater"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.26.4.1_L1_Ensure_System_Control_Event_Log_behavior_when_the_log_file_reaches_its_maximum_size_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.26.4.2_L1_Ensure_System_Specify_the_maximum_log_file_size_KB_is_set_to_Enabled_32768_or_greater"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.30.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Data_Execution_Prevention_for_Explorer_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.30.3_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_heap_termination_on_corruption_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.30.4_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_shell_protocol_protected_mode_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.35.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_the_computer_from_joining_a_homegroup_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.52.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_the_usage_of_OneDrive_for_file_storage_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.52.2_L1_Ensure_Prevent_the_usage_of_OneDrive_for_file_storage_on_Windows_8.1_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.58.2.2_L1_Ensure_Do_not_allow_passwords_to_be_saved_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.58.3.3.2_L1_Ensure_Do_not_allow_drive_redirection_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.58.3.9.1_L1_Ensure_Always_prompt_for_password_upon_connection_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.58.3.9.2_L1_Ensure_Require_secure_RPC_communication_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.58.3.9.3_L1_Ensure_Set_client_connection_encryption_level_is_set_to_Enabled_High_Level"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.58.3.11.1_L1_Ensure_Do_not_delete_temp_folders_upon_exit_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.58.3.11.2_L1_Ensure_Do_not_use_temporary_folders_per_session_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.59.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_downloading_of_enclosures_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.60.2_L1_Ensure_Allow_indexing_of_encrypted_files_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.68.1_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Automatic_Download_and_Install_of_updates_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.68.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_the_offer_to_update_to_the_latest_version_of_Windows_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.76.3.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_local_setting_override_for_reporting_to_Microsoft_MAPS_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.76.7.1_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_behavior_monitoring_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.76.10.1_L1_Ensure_Scan_removable_drives_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.76.10.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_e-mail_scanning_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.76.14_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Windows_Defender_AntiVirus_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.80.1.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_Windows_Defender_SmartScreen_is_set_to_Enabled_Warn_and_prevent_bypass"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.81.2.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_Default_consent_is_set_to_Enabled_Always_ask_before_sending_data"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.81.3_L1_Ensure_Automatically_send_memory_dumps_for_OS-generated_error_reports_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.85.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_user_control_over_installs_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.85.2_L1_Ensure_Always_install_with_elevated_privileges_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.86.1_L1_Ensure_Sign-in_last_interactive_user_automatically_after_a_system-initiated_restart_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.95.1_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_PowerShell_Script_Block_Logging_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.95.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_PowerShell_Transcription_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.97.1.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_Basic_authentication_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.97.1.2_L1_Ensure_Allow_unencrypted_traffic_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.97.1.3_L1_Ensure_Disallow_Digest_authentication_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.97.2.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_Basic_authentication_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.97.2.3_L1_Ensure_Allow_unencrypted_traffic_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.97.2.4_L1_Ensure_Disallow_WinRM_from_storing_RunAs_credentials_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.101.2_L1_Ensure_Configure_Automatic_Updates_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.101.3_L1_Ensure_Configure_Automatic_Updates_Scheduled_install_day_is_set_to_0_-_Every_day"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.101.4_L1_Ensure_No_auto-restart_with_logged_on_users_for_scheduled_automatic_updates_installations_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.1.3.1_L1_Ensure_Enable_screen_saver_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.1.3.2_L1_Ensure_Force_specific_screen_saver_Screen_saver_executable_name_is_set_to_Enabled_scrnsave.scr"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.1.3.3_L1_Ensure_Password_protect_the_screen_saver_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.1.3.4_L1_Ensure_Screen_saver_timeout_is_set_to_Enabled_900_seconds_or_fewer_but_not_0"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.5.1.1_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_toast_notifications_on_the_lock_screen_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.4.1_L1_Ensure_Do_not_preserve_zone_information_in_file_attachments_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.4.2_L1_Ensure_Notify_antivirus_programs_when_opening_attachments_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.26.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_users_from_sharing_files_within_their_profile._is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.40.1_L1_Ensure_Always_install_with_elevated_privileges_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
</xccdf:Profile>
Level 1 + BitLocker

This profile extends the 'Level 1' profile and includes BitLocker-related recommendations

Show Profile XML 
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               xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
               xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
               xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
               xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
               xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
               xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
               xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
               id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_profile_Level_1__BitLocker">
   <xccdf:title xml:lang="en">Level 1 + BitLocker</xccdf:title>
   <xccdf:description xml:lang="en">
      <xhtml:p>This profile extends the 'Level 1' profile and includes BitLocker-related recommendations</xhtml:p>
   </xccdf:description>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.1_L1_Ensure_Enforce_password_history_is_set_to_24_or_more_passwords"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.2_L1_Ensure_Maximum_password_age_is_set_to_60_or_fewer_days_but_not_0"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.3_L1_Ensure_Minimum_password_age_is_set_to_1_or_more_days"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.4_L1_Ensure_Minimum_password_length_is_set_to_14_or_more_characters"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.5_L1_Ensure_Password_must_meet_complexity_requirements_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.6_L1_Ensure_Store_passwords_using_reversible_encryption_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.2.1_L1_Ensure_Account_lockout_duration_is_set_to_15_or_more_minutes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.2.2_L1_Ensure_Account_lockout_threshold_is_set_to_10_or_fewer_invalid_logon_attempts_but_not_0"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.2.3_L1_Ensure_Reset_account_lockout_counter_after_is_set_to_15_or_more_minutes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.1_L1_Ensure_Access_Credential_Manager_as_a_trusted_caller_is_set_to_No_One"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.2_L1_Ensure_Access_this_computer_from_the_network_is_set_to_Administrators_Remote_Desktop_Users"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.3_L1_Ensure_Act_as_part_of_the_operating_system_is_set_to_No_One"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.4_L1_Ensure_Adjust_memory_quotas_for_a_process_is_set_to_Administrators_LOCAL_SERVICE_NETWORK_SERVICE"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.10_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Minimum_session_security_for_NTLM_SSP_based_including_secure_RPC_servers_is_set_to_Require_NTLMv2_session_security_Require_128-bit_encryption"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.15.2_L1_Ensure_System_objects_Strengthen_default_permissions_of_internal_system_objects_e.g._Symbolic_Links_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.5_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Detect_application_installations_and_prompt_for_elevation_is_set_to_Enabled"
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.6_L1_Ensure_IIS_Admin_Service_IISADMIN_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.7_L1_Ensure_Internet_Connection_Sharing_ICS_SharedAccess__is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.20_L1_Ensure_Remote_Procedure_Call_RPC_Locator_RpcLocator_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.26_L1_Ensure_SSDP_Discovery_SSDPSRV_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.27_L1_Ensure_Telnet_TlntSvr_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.28_L1_Ensure_UPnP_Device_Host_upnphost_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.29_L1_Ensure_Web_Management_Service_WMSvc_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.32_L1_Ensure_Windows_Media_Player_Network_Sharing_Service_WMPNetworkSvc_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.34_L1_Ensure_WinHTTP_Web_Proxy_Auto-Discovery_Service_WinHttpAutoProxySvc_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.35_L1_Ensure_World_Wide_Web_Publishing_Service_W3SVC_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.1.1_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Domain_Firewall_state_is_set_to_On_recommended"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.1.2_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Domain_Inbound_connections_is_set_to_Block_default"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.1.3_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Domain_Outbound_connections_is_set_to_Allow_default"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.1.4_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Domain_Settings_Display_a_notification_is_set_to_No"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.1.5_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Domain_Logging_Name_is_set_to_SYSTEMROOTSystem32logfilesfirewalldomainfw.log"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.1.6_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Domain_Logging_Size_limit_KB_is_set_to_16384_KB_or_greater"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.1.7_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Domain_Logging_Log_dropped_packets_is_set_to_Yes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.1.8_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Domain_Logging_Log_successful_connections_is_set_to_Yes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.2.1_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Private_Firewall_state_is_set_to_On_recommended"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.2.2_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Private_Inbound_connections_is_set_to_Block_default"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.2.3_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Private_Outbound_connections_is_set_to_Allow_default"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.2.4_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Private_Settings_Display_a_notification_is_set_to_No"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.2.5_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Private_Logging_Name_is_set_to_SYSTEMROOTSystem32logfilesfirewallprivatefw.log"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.2.6_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Private_Logging_Size_limit_KB_is_set_to_16384_KB_or_greater"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.2.7_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Private_Logging_Log_dropped_packets_is_set_to_Yes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.2.8_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Private_Logging_Log_successful_connections_is_set_to_Yes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.1_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Firewall_state_is_set_to_On_recommended"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.2_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Inbound_connections_is_set_to_Block_default"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.3_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Outbound_connections_is_set_to_Allow_default"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.4_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Settings_Display_a_notification_is_set_to_No"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.5_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Settings_Apply_local_firewall_rules_is_set_to_No"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.6_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Settings_Apply_local_connection_security_rules_is_set_to_No"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.7_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Logging_Name_is_set_to_SYSTEMROOTSystem32logfilesfirewallpublicfw.log"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.8_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Logging_Size_limit_KB_is_set_to_16384_KB_or_greater"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.9_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Logging_Log_dropped_packets_is_set_to_Yes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.10_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Logging_Log_successful_connections_is_set_to_Yes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.1.1_L1_Ensure_Audit_Credential_Validation_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.2.1_L1_Ensure_Audit_Application_Group_Management_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.2.2_L1_Ensure_Audit_Computer_Account_Management_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.2.3_L1_Ensure_Audit_Other_Account_Management_Events_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.2.4_L1_Ensure_Audit_Security_Group_Management_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.2.5_L1_Ensure_Audit_User_Account_Management_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.3.1_L1_Ensure_Audit_Process_Creation_is_set_to_Success"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.5.1_L1_Ensure_Audit_Account_Lockout_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.5.2_L1_Ensure_Audit_Logoff_is_set_to_Success"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.5.3_L1_Ensure_Audit_Logon_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.5.4_L1_Ensure_Audit_Other_LogonLogoff_Events_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.5.5_L1_Ensure_Audit_Special_Logon_is_set_to_Success"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.6.1_L1_Ensure_Audit_File_Share_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.6.2_L1_Ensure_Audit_Other_Object_Access_Events_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.6.3_L1_Ensure_Audit_Removable_Storage_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.7.1_L1_Ensure_Audit_Audit_Policy_Change_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.7.2_L1_Ensure_Audit_Authentication_Policy_Change_is_set_to_Success"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.7.3_L1_Ensure_Audit_Authorization_Policy_Change_is_set_to_Success"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.8.1_L1_Ensure_Audit_Sensitive_Privilege_Use_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.9.1_L1_Ensure_Audit_IPsec_Driver_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.9.2_L1_Ensure_Audit_Other_System_Events_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.9.3_L1_Ensure_Audit_Security_State_Change_is_set_to_Success"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.9.4_L1_Ensure_Audit_Security_System_Extension_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.9.5_L1_Ensure_Audit_System_Integrity_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.1.1.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_enabling_lock_screen_camera_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.1.1.2_L1_Ensure_Prevent_enabling_lock_screen_slide_show_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.2.1_L1_Ensure_LAPS_AdmPwd_GPO_Extension__CSE_is_installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.2.2_L1_Ensure_Do_not_allow_password_expiration_time_longer_than_required_by_policy_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.2.3_L1_Ensure_Enable_Local_Admin_Password_Management_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.2.4_L1_Ensure_Password_Settings_Password_Complexity_is_set_to_Enabled_Large_letters__small_letters__numbers__special_characters"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.2.5_L1_Ensure_Password_Settings_Password_Length_is_set_to_Enabled_15_or_more"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.2.6_L1_Ensure_Password_Settings_Password_Age_Days_is_set_to_Enabled_30_or_fewer"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.3.1_L1_Ensure_Apply_UAC_restrictions_to_local_accounts_on_network_logons_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.3.2_L1_Ensure_Configure_SMB_v1_client_driver_is_set_to_Enabled_Disable_driver"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.3.3_L1_Ensure_Configure_SMB_v1_server_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.3.4_L1_Ensure_Enable_Structured_Exception_Handling_Overwrite_Protection_SEHOP_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.3.5_L1_Ensure_WDigest_Authentication_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.4.1_L1_Ensure_MSS_AutoAdminLogon_Enable_Automatic_Logon_not_recommended_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.4.2_L1_Ensure_MSS_DisableIPSourceRouting_IPv6_IP_source_routing_protection_level_protects_against_packet_spoofing_is_set_to_Enabled_Highest_protection_source_routing_is_completely_disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.4.3_L1_Ensure_MSS_DisableIPSourceRouting_IP_source_routing_protection_level_protects_against_packet_spoofing_is_set_to_Enabled_Highest_protection_source_routing_is_completely_disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.4.5_L1_Ensure_MSS_EnableICMPRedirect_Allow_ICMP_redirects_to_override_OSPF_generated_routes_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.4.7_L1_Ensure_MSS_NoNameReleaseOnDemand_Allow_the_computer_to_ignore_NetBIOS_name_release_requests_except_from_WINS_servers_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.4.9_L1_Ensure_MSS_SafeDllSearchMode_Enable_Safe_DLL_search_mode_recommended_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.4.10_L1_Ensure_MSS_ScreenSaverGracePeriod_The_time_in_seconds_before_the_screen_saver_grace_period_expires_0_recommended_is_set_to_Enabled_5_or_fewer_seconds"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.4.13_L1_Ensure_MSS_WarningLevel_Percentage_threshold_for_the_security_event_log_at_which_the_system_will_generate_a_warning_is_set_to_Enabled_90_or_less"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.4.1_L1_Set_NetBIOS_node_type_to_P-node_Ensure_NetBT_Parameter_NodeType_is_set_to_0x2_2"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.4.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_multicast_name_resolution_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.11.2_L1_Ensure_Prohibit_installation_and_configuration_of_Network_Bridge_on_your_DNS_domain_network_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.11.3_L1_Ensure_Require_domain_users_to_elevate_when_setting_a_networks_location_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.14.1_L1_Ensure_Hardened_UNC_Paths_is_set_to_Enabled_with_Require_Mutual_Authentication_and_Require_Integrity_set_for_all_NETLOGON_and_SYSVOL_shares"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.21.1_L1_Ensure_Minimize_the_number_of_simultaneous_connections_to_the_Internet_or_a_Windows_Domain_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.21.2_L1_Ensure_Prohibit_connection_to_non-domain_networks_when_connected_to_domain_authenticated_network_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.3.1_L1_Ensure_Include_command_line_in_process_creation_events_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.4.1_L1_Ensure_Remote_host_allows_delegation_of_non-exportable_credentials_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.7.1.1_BL_Ensure_Prevent_installation_of_devices_that_match_any_of_these_device_IDs_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.7.1.2_BL_Ensure_Prevent_installation_of_devices_that_match_any_of_these_device_IDs_Prevent_installation_of_devices_that_match_any_of_these_device_IDs_is_set_to_PCICC_0C0A"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.7.1.3_BL_Ensure_Prevent_installation_of_devices_that_match_any_of_these_device_IDs_Also_apply_to_matching_devices_that_are_already_installed._is_set_to_True_checked"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.7.1.4_BL_Ensure_Prevent_installation_of_devices_using_drivers_that_match_these_device_setup_classes_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.7.1.5_BL_Ensure_Prevent_installation_of_devices_using_drivers_that_match_these_device_setup_classes_Prevent_installation_of_devices_using_drivers_for_these_device_setup_is_set_to_IEEE_1394_device_setup_classes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.7.1.6_BL_Ensure_Prevent_installation_of_devices_using_drivers_that_match_these_device_setup_classes_Also_apply_to_matching_devices_that_are_already_installed._is_set_to_True_checked"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.14.1_L1_Ensure_Boot-Start_Driver_Initialization_Policy_is_set_to_Enabled_Good_unknown_and_bad_but_critical"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.21.2_L1_Ensure_Configure_registry_policy_processing_Do_not_apply_during_periodic_background_processing_is_set_to_Enabled_FALSE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.21.3_L1_Ensure_Configure_registry_policy_processing_Process_even_if_the_Group_Policy_objects_have_not_changed_is_set_to_Enabled_TRUE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.21.4_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_background_refresh_of_Group_Policy_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.22.1.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_downloading_of_print_drivers_over_HTTP_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.22.1.6_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Internet_download_for_Web_publishing_and_online_ordering_wizards_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.22.1.7_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_printing_over_HTTP_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.27.1_L1_Ensure_Do_not_display_network_selection_UI_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.27.2_L1_Ensure_Do_not_enumerate_connected_users_on_domain-joined_computers_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.27.3_L1_Ensure_Enumerate_local_users_on_domain-joined_computers_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.27.4_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_app_notifications_on_the_lock_screen_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.27.5_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_picture_password_sign-in_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.27.6_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_convenience_PIN_sign-in_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.33.6.1_BL_Ensure_Allow_standby_states_S1-S3_when_sleeping_on_battery_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.33.6.3_L1_Ensure_Require_a_password_when_a_computer_wakes_on_battery_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.33.6.4_L1_Ensure_Require_a_password_when_a_computer_wakes_plugged_in_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.35.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_Offer_Remote_Assistance_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.35.2_L1_Ensure_Configure_Solicited_Remote_Assistance_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.36.1_L1_Ensure_Enable_RPC_Endpoint_Mapper_Client_Authentication_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.36.2_L1_Ensure_Restrict_Unauthenticated_RPC_clients_is_set_to_Enabled_Authenticated"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.6.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_Microsoft_accounts_to_be_optional_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.8.1_L1_Ensure_Disallow_Autoplay_for_non-volume_devices_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.8.2_L1_Ensure_Set_the_default_behavior_for_AutoRun_is_set_to_Enabled_Do_not_execute_any_autorun_commands"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.8.3_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Autoplay_is_set_to_Enabled_All_drives"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.1.1_BL_Ensure_Allow_access_to_BitLocker-protected_fixed_data_drives_from_earlier_versions_of_Windows_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.1.2_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.1.3_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Allow_data_recovery_agent_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.1.4_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Recovery_Password_is_set_to_Enabled_Allow_48-digit_recovery_password"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.1.5_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Recovery_Key_is_set_to_Enabled_Allow_256-bit_recovery_key"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.1.6_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Omit_recovery_options_from_the_BitLocker_setup_wizard_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.1.7_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Save_BitLocker_recovery_information_to_AD_DS_for_fixed_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.1.8_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Configure_storage_of_BitLocker_recovery_information_to_AD_DS_is_set_to_Enabled_Backup_recovery_passwords_and_key_packages"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.1.9_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Do_not_enable_BitLocker_until_recovery_information_is_stored_to_AD_DS_for_fixed_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.1.10_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_hardware-based_encryption_for_fixed_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.1.11_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_hardware-based_encryption_for_fixed_data_drives_Use_BitLocker_software-based_encryption_when_hardware_encryption_is_not_available_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.1.12_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_hardware-based_encryption_for_fixed_data_drives_Restrict_encryption_algorithms_and_cipher_suites_allowed_for_hardware-based_encryption_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.1.13_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_hardware-based_encryption_for_fixed_data_drives_Restrict_crypto_algorithms_or_cipher_suites_to_the_following_is_set_to_Enabled_2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.22.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.42"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.1.14_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_passwords_for_fixed_data_drives_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.1.15_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_smart_cards_on_fixed_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.1.16_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_smart_cards_on_fixed_data_drives_Require_use_of_smart_cards_on_fixed_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.1_BL_Ensure_Allow_enhanced_PINs_for_startup_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.2_BL_Ensure_Allow_Secure_Boot_for_integrity_validation_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.3_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.4_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Allow_data_recovery_agent_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.5_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Recovery_Password_is_set_to_Enabled_Require_48-digit_recovery_password"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.6_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Recovery_Key_is_set_to_Enabled_Do_not_allow_256-bit_recovery_key"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.7_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Omit_recovery_options_from_the_BitLocker_setup_wizard_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.8_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Save_BitLocker_recovery_information_to_AD_DS_for_operating_system_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.9_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Configure_storage_of_BitLocker_recovery_information_to_AD_DS_is_set_to_Enabled_Store_recovery_passwords_and_key_packages"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.10_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Do_not_enable_BitLocker_until_recovery_information_is_stored_to_AD_DS_for_operating_system_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.11_BL_Ensure_Configure_minimum_PIN_length_for_startup_is_set_to_Enabled_7_or_more_characters"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.12_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_hardware-based_encryption_for_operating_system_drives_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.13_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_hardware-based_encryption_for_operating_system_drives_Use_BitLocker_software-based_encryption_when_hardware_encryption_is_not_available_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.14_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_hardware-based_encryption_for_operating_system_drives_Restrict_encryption_algorithms_and_cipher_suites_allowed_for_hardware-based_encryption_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.15_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_hardware-based_encryption_for_operating_system_drives_Restrict_crypto_algorithms_or_cipher_suites_to_the_following_is_set_to_Enabled_2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.22.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.42"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.16_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_passwords_for_operating_system_drives_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.17_BL_Ensure_Require_additional_authentication_at_startup_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.18_BL_Ensure_Require_additional_authentication_at_startup_Allow_BitLocker_without_a_compatible_TPM_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.19_BL_Ensure_Require_additional_authentication_at_startup_Configure_TPM_startup_is_set_to_Enabled_Do_not_allow_TPM"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.20_BL_Ensure_Require_additional_authentication_at_startup_Configure_TPM_startup_PIN_is_set_to_Enabled_Require_startup_PIN_with_TPM"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.21_BL_Ensure_Require_additional_authentication_at_startup_Configure_TPM_startup_key_is_set_to_Enabled_Do_not_allow_startup_key_with_TPM"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.22_BL_Ensure_Require_additional_authentication_at_startup_Configure_TPM_startup_key_and_PIN_is_set_to_Enabled_Do_not_allow_startup_key_and_PIN_with_TPM"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.3.1_BL_Ensure_Allow_access_to_BitLocker-protected_removable_data_drives_from_earlier_versions_of_Windows_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.3.2_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.3.3_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_Allow_data_recovery_agent_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.3.4_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_Recovery_Password_is_set_to_Enabled_Do_not_allow_48-digit_recovery_password"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.3.5_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_Recovery_Key_is_set_to_Enabled_Do_not_allow_256-bit_recovery_key"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.3.6_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_Omit_recovery_options_from_the_BitLocker_setup_wizard_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.3.7_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_Save_BitLocker_recovery_information_to_AD_DS_for_removable_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.3.8_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_Configure_storage_of_BitLocker_recovery_information_to_AD_DS_is_set_to_Enabled_Backup_recovery_passwords_and_key_packages"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.3.9_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_Do_not_enable_BitLocker_until_recovery_information_is_stored_to_AD_DS_for_removable_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.3.10_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_hardware-based_encryption_for_removable_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.3.11_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_hardware-based_encryption_for_removable_data_drives_Use_BitLocker_software-based_encryption_when_hardware_encryption_is_not_available_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.3.12_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_hardware-based_encryption_for_removable_data_drives_Restrict_encryption_algorithms_and_cipher_suites_allowed_for_hardware-based_encryption_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.3.13_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_hardware-based_encryption_for_removable_data_drives_Restrict_crypto_algorithms_or_cipher_suites_to_the_following_is_set_to_Enabled_2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.22.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.42"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.3.14_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_passwords_for_removable_data_drives_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.3.15_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_smart_cards_on_removable_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.3.16_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_smart_cards_on_removable_data_drives_Require_use_of_smart_cards_on_removable_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.3.17_BL_Ensure_Deny_write_access_to_removable_drives_not_protected_by_BitLocker_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.3.18_BL_Ensure_Deny_write_access_to_removable_drives_not_protected_by_BitLocker_Do_not_allow_write_access_to_devices_configured_in_another_organization_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.4_BL_Ensure_Choose_drive_encryption_method_and_cipher_strength_Windows_8_Windows_Server_2012_Windows_8.1_Windows_Server_2012_R2_Windows_10_Version_1507_is_set_to_Enabled_AES_256-bit"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.15.1_L1_Ensure_Do_not_display_the_password_reveal_button_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.15.2_L1_Ensure_Enumerate_administrator_accounts_on_elevation_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.24.1_L1_Ensure_EMET_5.52_or_higher_is_installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.24.2_L1_Ensure_Default_Action_and_Mitigation_Settings_is_set_to_Enabled_plus_subsettings"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.24.3_L1_Ensure_Default_Protections_for_Internet_Explorer_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.24.4_L1_Ensure_Default_Protections_for_Popular_Software_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.24.5_L1_Ensure_Default_Protections_for_Recommended_Software_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.24.6_L1_Ensure_System_ASLR_is_set_to_Enabled_Application_Opt-In"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.24.7_L1_Ensure_System_DEP_is_set_to_Enabled_Application_Opt-Out"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.24.8_L1_Ensure_System_SEHOP_is_set_to_Enabled_Application_Opt-Out"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.26.1.1_L1_Ensure_Application_Control_Event_Log_behavior_when_the_log_file_reaches_its_maximum_size_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.26.1.2_L1_Ensure_Application_Specify_the_maximum_log_file_size_KB_is_set_to_Enabled_32768_or_greater"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.26.2.1_L1_Ensure_Security_Control_Event_Log_behavior_when_the_log_file_reaches_its_maximum_size_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.26.2.2_L1_Ensure_Security_Specify_the_maximum_log_file_size_KB_is_set_to_Enabled_196608_or_greater"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.26.3.1_L1_Ensure_Setup_Control_Event_Log_behavior_when_the_log_file_reaches_its_maximum_size_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.26.3.2_L1_Ensure_Setup_Specify_the_maximum_log_file_size_KB_is_set_to_Enabled_32768_or_greater"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.26.4.1_L1_Ensure_System_Control_Event_Log_behavior_when_the_log_file_reaches_its_maximum_size_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.26.4.2_L1_Ensure_System_Specify_the_maximum_log_file_size_KB_is_set_to_Enabled_32768_or_greater"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.30.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Data_Execution_Prevention_for_Explorer_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.30.3_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_heap_termination_on_corruption_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.30.4_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_shell_protocol_protected_mode_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.35.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_the_computer_from_joining_a_homegroup_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.52.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_the_usage_of_OneDrive_for_file_storage_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.52.2_L1_Ensure_Prevent_the_usage_of_OneDrive_for_file_storage_on_Windows_8.1_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.58.2.2_L1_Ensure_Do_not_allow_passwords_to_be_saved_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.58.3.3.2_L1_Ensure_Do_not_allow_drive_redirection_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.58.3.9.1_L1_Ensure_Always_prompt_for_password_upon_connection_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.58.3.9.2_L1_Ensure_Require_secure_RPC_communication_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.58.3.9.3_L1_Ensure_Set_client_connection_encryption_level_is_set_to_Enabled_High_Level"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.58.3.11.1_L1_Ensure_Do_not_delete_temp_folders_upon_exit_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.58.3.11.2_L1_Ensure_Do_not_use_temporary_folders_per_session_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.59.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_downloading_of_enclosures_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.60.2_L1_Ensure_Allow_indexing_of_encrypted_files_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.68.1_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Automatic_Download_and_Install_of_updates_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.68.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_the_offer_to_update_to_the_latest_version_of_Windows_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.76.3.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_local_setting_override_for_reporting_to_Microsoft_MAPS_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.76.7.1_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_behavior_monitoring_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.76.10.1_L1_Ensure_Scan_removable_drives_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.76.10.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_e-mail_scanning_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.76.14_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Windows_Defender_AntiVirus_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.80.1.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_Windows_Defender_SmartScreen_is_set_to_Enabled_Warn_and_prevent_bypass"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.81.2.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_Default_consent_is_set_to_Enabled_Always_ask_before_sending_data"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.81.3_L1_Ensure_Automatically_send_memory_dumps_for_OS-generated_error_reports_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.85.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_user_control_over_installs_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.85.2_L1_Ensure_Always_install_with_elevated_privileges_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.86.1_L1_Ensure_Sign-in_last_interactive_user_automatically_after_a_system-initiated_restart_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.95.1_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_PowerShell_Script_Block_Logging_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.95.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_PowerShell_Transcription_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.97.1.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_Basic_authentication_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.97.1.2_L1_Ensure_Allow_unencrypted_traffic_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.97.1.3_L1_Ensure_Disallow_Digest_authentication_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.97.2.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_Basic_authentication_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.97.2.3_L1_Ensure_Allow_unencrypted_traffic_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.97.2.4_L1_Ensure_Disallow_WinRM_from_storing_RunAs_credentials_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.101.2_L1_Ensure_Configure_Automatic_Updates_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.101.3_L1_Ensure_Configure_Automatic_Updates_Scheduled_install_day_is_set_to_0_-_Every_day"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.101.4_L1_Ensure_No_auto-restart_with_logged_on_users_for_scheduled_automatic_updates_installations_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.1.3.1_L1_Ensure_Enable_screen_saver_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.1.3.2_L1_Ensure_Force_specific_screen_saver_Screen_saver_executable_name_is_set_to_Enabled_scrnsave.scr"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.1.3.3_L1_Ensure_Password_protect_the_screen_saver_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.1.3.4_L1_Ensure_Screen_saver_timeout_is_set_to_Enabled_900_seconds_or_fewer_but_not_0"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.5.1.1_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_toast_notifications_on_the_lock_screen_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.4.1_L1_Ensure_Do_not_preserve_zone_information_in_file_attachments_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.4.2_L1_Ensure_Notify_antivirus_programs_when_opening_attachments_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.26.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_users_from_sharing_files_within_their_profile._is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.40.1_L1_Ensure_Always_install_with_elevated_privileges_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
</xccdf:Profile>
Level 2

This profile extends the 'Level 1' profile. Items in this profile exhibit one or more of the following characteristics:

  • are intended for environments or use cases where security is paramount
  • acts as defense in depth measure
  • may negatively inhibit the utility or performance of the technology
Show Profile XML 
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               xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
               xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
               xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
               xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
               xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
               xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
               xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
               id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_profile_Level_2">
   <xccdf:title xml:lang="en">Level 2</xccdf:title>
   <xccdf:description xml:lang="en">
      <xhtml:p>This profile extends the 'Level 1' profile. Items in this profile exhibit one or more of the following characteristics:</xhtml:p>
      <xhtml:ul>
         <xhtml:li>are intended for environments or use cases where security is paramount</xhtml:li>
         <xhtml:li>acts as defense in depth measure</xhtml:li>
         <xhtml:li>may negatively inhibit the utility or performance of the technology</xhtml:li>
      </xhtml:ul>
   </xccdf:description>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.2_L1_Ensure_Maximum_password_age_is_set_to_60_or_fewer_days_but_not_0"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.3_L1_Ensure_Minimum_password_age_is_set_to_1_or_more_days"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.4_L1_Ensure_Minimum_password_length_is_set_to_14_or_more_characters"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.5_L1_Ensure_Password_must_meet_complexity_requirements_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.6_L1_Ensure_Store_passwords_using_reversible_encryption_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.2.1_L1_Ensure_Account_lockout_duration_is_set_to_15_or_more_minutes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.2.2_L1_Ensure_Account_lockout_threshold_is_set_to_10_or_fewer_invalid_logon_attempts_but_not_0"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.2.3_L1_Ensure_Reset_account_lockout_counter_after_is_set_to_15_or_more_minutes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.1_L1_Ensure_Access_Credential_Manager_as_a_trusted_caller_is_set_to_No_One"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.2_L1_Ensure_Access_this_computer_from_the_network_is_set_to_Administrators_Remote_Desktop_Users"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.3_L1_Ensure_Act_as_part_of_the_operating_system_is_set_to_No_One"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.4_L1_Ensure_Adjust_memory_quotas_for_a_process_is_set_to_Administrators_LOCAL_SERVICE_NETWORK_SERVICE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.5_L1_Ensure_Allow_log_on_locally_is_set_to_Administrators_Users"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.6_L1_Ensure_Allow_log_on_through_Remote_Desktop_Services_is_set_to_Administrators_Remote_Desktop_Users"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.7_L1_Ensure_Back_up_files_and_directories_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.8_L1_Ensure_Change_the_system_time_is_set_to_Administrators_LOCAL_SERVICE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.9_L1_Ensure_Change_the_time_zone_is_set_to_Administrators_LOCAL_SERVICE_Users"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.10_L1_Ensure_Create_a_pagefile_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.11_L1_Ensure_Create_a_token_object_is_set_to_No_One"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.12_L1_Ensure_Create_global_objects_is_set_to_Administrators_LOCAL_SERVICE_NETWORK_SERVICE_SERVICE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.13_L1_Ensure_Create_permanent_shared_objects_is_set_to_No_One"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.14_L1_Configure_Create_symbolic_links"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.15_L1_Ensure_Debug_programs_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.16_L1_Ensure_Deny_access_to_this_computer_from_the_network_to_include_Guests_Local_account"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.17_L1_Ensure_Deny_log_on_as_a_batch_job_to_include_Guests"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.18_L1_Ensure_Deny_log_on_as_a_service_to_include_Guests"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.19_L1_Ensure_Deny_log_on_locally_to_include_Guests"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.20_L1_Ensure_Deny_log_on_through_Remote_Desktop_Services_to_include_Guests_Local_account"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.21_L1_Ensure_Enable_computer_and_user_accounts_to_be_trusted_for_delegation_is_set_to_No_One"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.22_L1_Ensure_Force_shutdown_from_a_remote_system_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.23_L1_Ensure_Generate_security_audits_is_set_to_LOCAL_SERVICE_NETWORK_SERVICE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.24_L1_Ensure_Impersonate_a_client_after_authentication_is_set_to_Administrators_LOCAL_SERVICE_NETWORK_SERVICE_SERVICE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.25_L1_Ensure_Increase_scheduling_priority_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.26_L1_Ensure_Load_and_unload_device_drivers_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.27_L1_Ensure_Lock_pages_in_memory_is_set_to_No_One"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.28_L2_Ensure_Log_on_as_a_batch_job_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.29_L2_Ensure_Log_on_as_a_service_is_set_to_No_One"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.30_L1_Ensure_Manage_auditing_and_security_log_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.31_L1_Ensure_Modify_an_object_label_is_set_to_No_One"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.32_L1_Ensure_Modify_firmware_environment_values_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.33_L1_Ensure_Perform_volume_maintenance_tasks_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.34_L1_Ensure_Profile_single_process_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.35_L1_Ensure_Profile_system_performance_is_set_to_Administrators_NT_SERVICEWdiServiceHost"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.36_L1_Ensure_Replace_a_process_level_token_is_set_to_LOCAL_SERVICE_NETWORK_SERVICE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.37_L1_Ensure_Restore_files_and_directories_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.38_L1_Ensure_Shut_down_the_system_is_set_to_Administrators_Users"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.39_L1_Ensure_Take_ownership_of_files_or_other_objects_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.1.1_L1_Ensure_Accounts_Administrator_account_status_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.1.2_L1_Ensure_Accounts_Block_Microsoft_accounts_is_set_to_Users_cant_add_or_log_on_with_Microsoft_accounts"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.1.3_L1_Ensure_Accounts_Guest_account_status_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.1.4_L1_Ensure_Accounts_Limit_local_account_use_of_blank_passwords_to_console_logon_only_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.1.5_L1_Configure_Accounts_Rename_administrator_account"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.1.6_L1_Configure_Accounts_Rename_guest_account"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.2.1_L1_Ensure_Audit_Force_audit_policy_subcategory_settings_Windows_Vista_or_later_to_override_audit_policy_category_settings_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.2.2_L1_Ensure_Audit_Shut_down_system_immediately_if_unable_to_log_security_audits_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.4.1_L1_Ensure_Devices_Allowed_to_format_and_eject_removable_media_is_set_to_Administrators_and_Interactive_Users"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.4.2_L2_Ensure_Devices_Prevent_users_from_installing_printer_drivers_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.6.3_L1_Ensure_Domain_member_Digitally_sign_secure_channel_data_when_possible_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.6.4_L1_Ensure_Domain_member_Disable_machine_account_password_changes_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.6.5_L1_Ensure_Domain_member_Maximum_machine_account_password_age_is_set_to_30_or_fewer_days_but_not_0"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.6.6_L1_Ensure_Domain_member_Require_strong_Windows_2000_or_later_session_key_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.7.1_L1_Ensure_Interactive_logon_Do_not_display_last_user_name_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.7.2_L1_Ensure_Interactive_logon_Do_not_require_CTRLALTDEL_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.7.4_L1_Ensure_Interactive_logon_Machine_inactivity_limit_is_set_to_900_or_fewer_seconds_but_not_0"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.7.5_L1_Configure_Interactive_logon_Message_text_for_users_attempting_to_log_on"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.7.6_L1_Configure_Interactive_logon_Message_title_for_users_attempting_to_log_on"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.7.7_L2_Ensure_Interactive_logon_Number_of_previous_logons_to_cache_in_case_domain_controller_is_not_available_is_set_to_4_or_fewer_logons"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.7.8_L1_Ensure_Interactive_logon_Prompt_user_to_change_password_before_expiration_is_set_to_between_5_and_14_days"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.7.9_L1_Ensure_Interactive_logon_Smart_card_removal_behavior_is_set_to_Lock_Workstation_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.8.1_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_network_client_Digitally_sign_communications_always_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.8.2_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_network_client_Digitally_sign_communications_if_server_agrees_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.8.3_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_network_client_Send_unencrypted_password_to_third-party_SMB_servers_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.9.1_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_network_server_Amount_of_idle_time_required_before_suspending_session_is_set_to_15_or_fewer_minutes_but_not_0"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.9.2_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_network_server_Digitally_sign_communications_always_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.9.3_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_network_server_Digitally_sign_communications_if_client_agrees_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.9.4_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_network_server_Disconnect_clients_when_logon_hours_expire_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.9.5_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_network_server_Server_SPN_target_name_validation_level_is_set_to_Accept_if_provided_by_client_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.1_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Allow_anonymous_SIDName_translation_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.2_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Do_not_allow_anonymous_enumeration_of_SAM_accounts_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.3_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Do_not_allow_anonymous_enumeration_of_SAM_accounts_and_shares_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.4_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Do_not_allow_storage_of_passwords_and_credentials_for_network_authentication_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.5_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Let_Everyone_permissions_apply_to_anonymous_users_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.6_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Named_Pipes_that_can_be_accessed_anonymously_is_set_to_None"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.7_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Remotely_accessible_registry_paths"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.8_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Remotely_accessible_registry_paths_and_sub-paths"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.9_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Restrict_anonymous_access_to_Named_Pipes_and_Shares_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.10_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Shares_that_can_be_accessed_anonymously_is_set_to_None"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.11_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Sharing_and_security_model_for_local_accounts_is_set_to_Classic_-_local_users_authenticate_as_themselves"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.1_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Allow_Local_System_to_use_computer_identity_for_NTLM_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.2_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Allow_LocalSystem_NULL_session_fallback_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.3_L1_Ensure_Network_Security_Allow_PKU2U_authentication_requests_to_this_computer_to_use_online_identities_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.4_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Configure_encryption_types_allowed_for_Kerberos_is_set_to_AES128_HMAC_SHA1_AES256_HMAC_SHA1_Future_encryption_types"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.5_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Do_not_store_LAN_Manager_hash_value_on_next_password_change_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.6_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Force_logoff_when_logon_hours_expire_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.7_L1_Ensure_Network_security_LAN_Manager_authentication_level_is_set_to_Send_NTLMv2_response_only._Refuse_LM__NTLM"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.8_L1_Ensure_Network_security_LDAP_client_signing_requirements_is_set_to_Negotiate_signing_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.9_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Minimum_session_security_for_NTLM_SSP_based_including_secure_RPC_clients_is_set_to_Require_NTLMv2_session_security_Require_128-bit_encryption"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.10_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Minimum_session_security_for_NTLM_SSP_based_including_secure_RPC_servers_is_set_to_Require_NTLMv2_session_security_Require_128-bit_encryption"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.14.1_L2_Ensure_System_cryptography_Force_strong_key_protection_for_user_keys_stored_on_the_computer_is_set_to_User_is_prompted_when_the_key_is_first_used_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.15.1_L1_Ensure_System_objects_Require_case_insensitivity_for_non-Windows_subsystems_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.15.2_L1_Ensure_System_objects_Strengthen_default_permissions_of_internal_system_objects_e.g._Symbolic_Links_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.1_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Admin_Approval_Mode_for_the_Built-in_Administrator_account_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.2_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Allow_UIAccess_applications_to_prompt_for_elevation_without_using_the_secure_desktop_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.3_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Behavior_of_the_elevation_prompt_for_administrators_in_Admin_Approval_Mode_is_set_to_Prompt_for_consent_on_the_secure_desktop"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.4_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Behavior_of_the_elevation_prompt_for_standard_users_is_set_to_Automatically_deny_elevation_requests"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.5_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Detect_application_installations_and_prompt_for_elevation_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.6_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Only_elevate_UIAccess_applications_that_are_installed_in_secure_locations_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.7_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Run_all_administrators_in_Admin_Approval_Mode_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.8_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Switch_to_the_secure_desktop_when_prompting_for_elevation_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.9_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Virtualize_file_and_registry_write_failures_to_per-user_locations_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.2_L2_Ensure_Bluetooth_Support_Service_bthserv_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.4_L1_Ensure_HomeGroup_Listener_HomeGroupListener_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.5_L1_Ensure_HomeGroup_Provider_HomeGroupProvider_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.6_L1_Ensure_IIS_Admin_Service_IISADMIN_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.7_L1_Ensure_Internet_Connection_Sharing_ICS_SharedAccess__is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.8_L2_Ensure_Link-Layer_Topology_Discovery_Mapper_lltdsvc_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.9_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_FTP_Service_FTPSVC_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.10_L2_Ensure_Microsoft_iSCSI_Initiator_Service_MSiSCSI_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.11_L2_Ensure_Peer_Name_Resolution_Protocol_PNRPsvc_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.12_L2_Ensure_Peer_Networking_Grouping_p2psvc_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.13_L2_Ensure_Peer_Networking_Identity_Manager_p2pimsvc_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.14_L2_Ensure_PNRP_Machine_Name_Publication_Service_PNRPAutoReg_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.15_L2_Ensure_Problem_Reports_and_Solutions_Control_Panel_Support_wercplsupport_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.16_L2_Ensure_Remote_Access_Auto_Connection_Manager_RasAuto_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.17_L2_Ensure_Remote_Desktop_Configuration_SessionEnv_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.18_L2_Ensure_Remote_Desktop_Services_TermService_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.19_L2_Ensure_Remote_Desktop_Services_UserMode_Port_Redirector_UmRdpService_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.21_L2_Ensure_Remote_Registry_RemoteRegistry_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.22_L1_Ensure_Routing_and_Remote_Access_RemoteAccess_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.23_L2_Ensure_Server_LanmanServer_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.24_L1_Ensure_Simple_TCPIP_Services_simptcp_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.25_L2_Ensure_SNMP_Service_SNMP_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.26_L1_Ensure_SSDP_Discovery_SSDPSRV_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.27_L1_Ensure_Telnet_TlntSvr_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.28_L1_Ensure_UPnP_Device_Host_upnphost_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.29_L1_Ensure_Web_Management_Service_WMSvc_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.30_L2_Ensure_Windows_Error_Reporting_Service_WerSvc_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.31_L2_Ensure_Windows_Event_Collector_Wecsvc_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.32_L1_Ensure_Windows_Media_Player_Network_Sharing_Service_WMPNetworkSvc_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.33_L2_Ensure_Windows_Remote_Management_WS-Management_WinRM_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.34_L1_Ensure_WinHTTP_Web_Proxy_Auto-Discovery_Service_WinHttpAutoProxySvc_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.35_L1_Ensure_World_Wide_Web_Publishing_Service_W3SVC_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.1.1_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Domain_Firewall_state_is_set_to_On_recommended"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.1.2_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Domain_Inbound_connections_is_set_to_Block_default"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.1.3_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Domain_Outbound_connections_is_set_to_Allow_default"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.1.4_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Domain_Settings_Display_a_notification_is_set_to_No"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.1.5_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Domain_Logging_Name_is_set_to_SYSTEMROOTSystem32logfilesfirewalldomainfw.log"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.1.6_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Domain_Logging_Size_limit_KB_is_set_to_16384_KB_or_greater"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.1.7_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Domain_Logging_Log_dropped_packets_is_set_to_Yes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.1.8_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Domain_Logging_Log_successful_connections_is_set_to_Yes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.2.1_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Private_Firewall_state_is_set_to_On_recommended"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.2.2_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Private_Inbound_connections_is_set_to_Block_default"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.2.3_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Private_Outbound_connections_is_set_to_Allow_default"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.2.4_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Private_Settings_Display_a_notification_is_set_to_No"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.2.5_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Private_Logging_Name_is_set_to_SYSTEMROOTSystem32logfilesfirewallprivatefw.log"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.2.6_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Private_Logging_Size_limit_KB_is_set_to_16384_KB_or_greater"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.2.7_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Private_Logging_Log_dropped_packets_is_set_to_Yes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.2.8_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Private_Logging_Log_successful_connections_is_set_to_Yes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.1_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Firewall_state_is_set_to_On_recommended"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.2_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Inbound_connections_is_set_to_Block_default"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.5_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Settings_Apply_local_firewall_rules_is_set_to_No"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.6_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Settings_Apply_local_connection_security_rules_is_set_to_No"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.7_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Logging_Name_is_set_to_SYSTEMROOTSystem32logfilesfirewallpublicfw.log"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.8_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Logging_Size_limit_KB_is_set_to_16384_KB_or_greater"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.9_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Logging_Log_dropped_packets_is_set_to_Yes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.10_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Logging_Log_successful_connections_is_set_to_Yes"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.2.1_L1_Ensure_Audit_Application_Group_Management_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.2.2_L1_Ensure_Audit_Computer_Account_Management_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.2.4_L1_Ensure_Audit_Security_Group_Management_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.5.5_L1_Ensure_Audit_Special_Logon_is_set_to_Success"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.6.1_L1_Ensure_Audit_File_Share_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.6.2_L1_Ensure_Audit_Other_Object_Access_Events_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.6.3_L1_Ensure_Audit_Removable_Storage_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.7.1_L1_Ensure_Audit_Audit_Policy_Change_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.7.2_L1_Ensure_Audit_Authentication_Policy_Change_is_set_to_Success"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.7.3_L1_Ensure_Audit_Authorization_Policy_Change_is_set_to_Success"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.9.1_L1_Ensure_Audit_IPsec_Driver_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.9.2_L1_Ensure_Audit_Other_System_Events_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.9.3_L1_Ensure_Audit_Security_State_Change_is_set_to_Success"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.9.5_L1_Ensure_Audit_System_Integrity_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.1.1.2_L1_Ensure_Prevent_enabling_lock_screen_slide_show_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.2.1_L1_Ensure_LAPS_AdmPwd_GPO_Extension__CSE_is_installed"
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.2.3_L1_Ensure_Enable_Local_Admin_Password_Management_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.2.5_L1_Ensure_Password_Settings_Password_Length_is_set_to_Enabled_15_or_more"
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   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.2.6_L1_Ensure_Password_Settings_Password_Age_Days_is_set_to_Enabled_30_or_fewer"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.3.1_L1_Ensure_Apply_UAC_restrictions_to_local_accounts_on_network_logons_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.3.2_L1_Ensure_Configure_SMB_v1_client_driver_is_set_to_Enabled_Disable_driver"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.3.3_L1_Ensure_Configure_SMB_v1_server_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.3.5_L1_Ensure_WDigest_Authentication_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.4.2_L1_Ensure_MSS_DisableIPSourceRouting_IPv6_IP_source_routing_protection_level_protects_against_packet_spoofing_is_set_to_Enabled_Highest_protection_source_routing_is_completely_disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.4.4_L2_Ensure_MSS_DisableSavePassword_Prevent_the_dial-up_password_from_being_saved_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.4.5_L1_Ensure_MSS_EnableICMPRedirect_Allow_ICMP_redirects_to_override_OSPF_generated_routes_is_set_to_Disabled"
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   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.4.7_L1_Ensure_MSS_NoNameReleaseOnDemand_Allow_the_computer_to_ignore_NetBIOS_name_release_requests_except_from_WINS_servers_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.4.8_L2_Ensure_MSS_PerformRouterDiscovery_Allow_IRDP_to_detect_and_configure_Default_Gateway_addresses_could_lead_to_DoS_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.4.9_L1_Ensure_MSS_SafeDllSearchMode_Enable_Safe_DLL_search_mode_recommended_is_set_to_Enabled"
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   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.4.10_L1_Ensure_MSS_ScreenSaverGracePeriod_The_time_in_seconds_before_the_screen_saver_grace_period_expires_0_recommended_is_set_to_Enabled_5_or_fewer_seconds"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.4.1_L1_Set_NetBIOS_node_type_to_P-node_Ensure_NetBT_Parameter_NodeType_is_set_to_0x2_2"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.4.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_multicast_name_resolution_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.10.2_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_Microsoft_Peer-to-Peer_Networking_Services_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.11.2_L1_Ensure_Prohibit_installation_and_configuration_of_Network_Bridge_on_your_DNS_domain_network_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.11.3_L1_Ensure_Require_domain_users_to_elevate_when_setting_a_networks_location_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.14.1_L1_Ensure_Hardened_UNC_Paths_is_set_to_Enabled_with_Require_Mutual_Authentication_and_Require_Integrity_set_for_all_NETLOGON_and_SYSVOL_shares"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.19.2.1_L2_Disable_IPv6_Ensure_TCPIP6_Parameter_DisabledComponents_is_set_to_0xff_255"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.20.1_L2_Ensure_Configuration_of_wireless_settings_using_Windows_Connect_Now_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.20.2_L2_Ensure_Prohibit_access_of_the_Windows_Connect_Now_wizards_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.21.1_L1_Ensure_Minimize_the_number_of_simultaneous_connections_to_the_Internet_or_a_Windows_Domain_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.21.2_L1_Ensure_Prohibit_connection_to_non-domain_networks_when_connected_to_domain_authenticated_network_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.3.1_L1_Ensure_Include_command_line_in_process_creation_events_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.4.1_L1_Ensure_Remote_host_allows_delegation_of_non-exportable_credentials_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.14.1_L1_Ensure_Boot-Start_Driver_Initialization_Policy_is_set_to_Enabled_Good_unknown_and_bad_but_critical"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.21.2_L1_Ensure_Configure_registry_policy_processing_Do_not_apply_during_periodic_background_processing_is_set_to_Enabled_FALSE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.21.3_L1_Ensure_Configure_registry_policy_processing_Process_even_if_the_Group_Policy_objects_have_not_changed_is_set_to_Enabled_TRUE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.21.4_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_background_refresh_of_Group_Policy_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.22.1.1_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_access_to_the_Store_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.22.1.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_downloading_of_print_drivers_over_HTTP_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.22.1.3_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_handwriting_personalization_data_sharing_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.22.1.4_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_handwriting_recognition_error_reporting_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.22.1.5_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_Internet_Connection_Wizard_if_URL_connection_is_referring_to_Microsoft.com_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.22.1.6_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Internet_download_for_Web_publishing_and_online_ordering_wizards_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.22.1.7_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_printing_over_HTTP_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.22.1.8_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_Registration_if_URL_connection_is_referring_to_Microsoft.com_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.22.1.9_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_Search_Companion_content_file_updates_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.22.1.10_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_the_Order_Prints_picture_task_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.22.1.11_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_the_Publish_to_Web_task_for_files_and_folders_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.22.1.12_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_the_Windows_Messenger_Customer_Experience_Improvement_Program_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.22.1.13_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_Windows_Customer_Experience_Improvement_Program_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.22.1.14_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_Windows_Error_Reporting_is_set_to_Enabled"
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   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.26.1_L2_Ensure_Disallow_copying_of_user_input_methods_to_the_system_account_for_sign-in_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.27.2_L1_Ensure_Do_not_enumerate_connected_users_on_domain-joined_computers_is_set_to_Enabled"
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   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.27.3_L1_Ensure_Enumerate_local_users_on_domain-joined_computers_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.27.4_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_app_notifications_on_the_lock_screen_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.27.5_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_picture_password_sign-in_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.33.6.4_L1_Ensure_Require_a_password_when_a_computer_wakes_plugged_in_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.35.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_Offer_Remote_Assistance_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.36.1_L1_Ensure_Enable_RPC_Endpoint_Mapper_Client_Authentication_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.36.2_L1_Ensure_Restrict_Unauthenticated_RPC_clients_is_set_to_Enabled_Authenticated"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.44.5.1_L2_Ensure_Microsoft_Support_Diagnostic_Tool_Turn_on_MSDT_interactive_communication_with_support_provider_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.44.11.1_L2_Ensure_EnableDisable_PerfTrack_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.46.1_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_the_advertising_ID_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.49.1.1_L2_Ensure_Enable_Windows_NTP_Client_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.49.1.2_L2_Ensure_Enable_Windows_NTP_Server_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.6.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_Microsoft_accounts_to_be_optional_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.8.1_L1_Ensure_Disallow_Autoplay_for_non-volume_devices_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.8.2_L1_Ensure_Set_the_default_behavior_for_AutoRun_is_set_to_Enabled_Do_not_execute_any_autorun_commands"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.8.3_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Autoplay_is_set_to_Enabled_All_drives"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.15.1_L1_Ensure_Do_not_display_the_password_reveal_button_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.15.2_L1_Ensure_Enumerate_administrator_accounts_on_elevation_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.24.1_L1_Ensure_EMET_5.52_or_higher_is_installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.24.2_L1_Ensure_Default_Action_and_Mitigation_Settings_is_set_to_Enabled_plus_subsettings"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.24.3_L1_Ensure_Default_Protections_for_Internet_Explorer_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.24.4_L1_Ensure_Default_Protections_for_Popular_Software_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.24.5_L1_Ensure_Default_Protections_for_Recommended_Software_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.24.6_L1_Ensure_System_ASLR_is_set_to_Enabled_Application_Opt-In"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.24.7_L1_Ensure_System_DEP_is_set_to_Enabled_Application_Opt-Out"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.24.8_L1_Ensure_System_SEHOP_is_set_to_Enabled_Application_Opt-Out"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.26.1.1_L1_Ensure_Application_Control_Event_Log_behavior_when_the_log_file_reaches_its_maximum_size_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.26.1.2_L1_Ensure_Application_Specify_the_maximum_log_file_size_KB_is_set_to_Enabled_32768_or_greater"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.26.2.1_L1_Ensure_Security_Control_Event_Log_behavior_when_the_log_file_reaches_its_maximum_size_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.26.2.2_L1_Ensure_Security_Specify_the_maximum_log_file_size_KB_is_set_to_Enabled_196608_or_greater"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.26.3.1_L1_Ensure_Setup_Control_Event_Log_behavior_when_the_log_file_reaches_its_maximum_size_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.26.3.2_L1_Ensure_Setup_Specify_the_maximum_log_file_size_KB_is_set_to_Enabled_32768_or_greater"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.26.4.1_L1_Ensure_System_Control_Event_Log_behavior_when_the_log_file_reaches_its_maximum_size_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.26.4.2_L1_Ensure_System_Specify_the_maximum_log_file_size_KB_is_set_to_Enabled_32768_or_greater"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.30.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Data_Execution_Prevention_for_Explorer_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.30.3_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_heap_termination_on_corruption_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.30.4_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_shell_protocol_protected_mode_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.35.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_the_computer_from_joining_a_homegroup_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.39.1.1_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_Windows_Location_Provider_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.39.2_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_location_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.52.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_the_usage_of_OneDrive_for_file_storage_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.52.2_L1_Ensure_Prevent_the_usage_of_OneDrive_for_file_storage_on_Windows_8.1_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.58.2.2_L1_Ensure_Do_not_allow_passwords_to_be_saved_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.58.3.2.1_L2_Ensure_Allow_users_to_connect_remotely_by_using_Remote_Desktop_Services_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.58.3.3.1_L2_Ensure_Do_not_allow_COM_port_redirection_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.58.3.3.2_L1_Ensure_Do_not_allow_drive_redirection_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.58.3.3.3_L2_Ensure_Do_not_allow_LPT_port_redirection_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.58.3.3.4_L2_Ensure_Do_not_allow_supported_Plug_and_Play_device_redirection_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.58.3.9.1_L1_Ensure_Always_prompt_for_password_upon_connection_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.58.3.9.2_L1_Ensure_Require_secure_RPC_communication_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.58.3.9.3_L1_Ensure_Set_client_connection_encryption_level_is_set_to_Enabled_High_Level"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.58.3.10.1_L2_Ensure_Set_time_limit_for_active_but_idle_Remote_Desktop_Services_sessions_is_set_to_Enabled_15_minutes_or_less"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.58.3.10.2_L2_Ensure_Set_time_limit_for_disconnected_sessions_is_set_to_Enabled_1_minute"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.58.3.11.1_L1_Ensure_Do_not_delete_temp_folders_upon_exit_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.58.3.11.2_L1_Ensure_Do_not_use_temporary_folders_per_session_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.59.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_downloading_of_enclosures_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.60.2_L1_Ensure_Allow_indexing_of_encrypted_files_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.60.3_L2_Ensure_Set_what_information_is_shared_in_Search_is_set_to_Enabled_Anonymous_info"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.65.1_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_KMS_Client_Online_AVS_Validation_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.68.1_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Automatic_Download_and_Install_of_updates_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.68.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_the_offer_to_update_to_the_latest_version_of_Windows_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.68.3_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_the_Store_application_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.76.3.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_local_setting_override_for_reporting_to_Microsoft_MAPS_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.76.3.2_L2_Ensure_Join_Microsoft_MAPS_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.76.7.1_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_behavior_monitoring_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.76.9.1_L2_Ensure_Configure_Watson_events_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.76.10.1_L1_Ensure_Scan_removable_drives_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.76.10.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_e-mail_scanning_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.76.14_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Windows_Defender_AntiVirus_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.80.1.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_Windows_Defender_SmartScreen_is_set_to_Enabled_Warn_and_prevent_bypass"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.81.2.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_Default_consent_is_set_to_Enabled_Always_ask_before_sending_data"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.81.3_L1_Ensure_Automatically_send_memory_dumps_for_OS-generated_error_reports_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.85.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_user_control_over_installs_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.85.2_L1_Ensure_Always_install_with_elevated_privileges_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.85.3_L2_Ensure_Prevent_Internet_Explorer_security_prompt_for_Windows_Installer_scripts_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.86.1_L1_Ensure_Sign-in_last_interactive_user_automatically_after_a_system-initiated_restart_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.95.1_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_PowerShell_Script_Block_Logging_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.95.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_PowerShell_Transcription_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.97.1.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_Basic_authentication_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.97.1.2_L1_Ensure_Allow_unencrypted_traffic_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.97.1.3_L1_Ensure_Disallow_Digest_authentication_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.97.2.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_Basic_authentication_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.97.2.2_L2_Ensure_Allow_remote_server_management_through_WinRM_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.97.2.3_L1_Ensure_Allow_unencrypted_traffic_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.97.2.4_L1_Ensure_Disallow_WinRM_from_storing_RunAs_credentials_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.98.1_L2_Ensure_Allow_Remote_Shell_Access_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.101.2_L1_Ensure_Configure_Automatic_Updates_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.101.3_L1_Ensure_Configure_Automatic_Updates_Scheduled_install_day_is_set_to_0_-_Every_day"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.101.4_L1_Ensure_No_auto-restart_with_logged_on_users_for_scheduled_automatic_updates_installations_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.1.3.1_L1_Ensure_Enable_screen_saver_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.1.3.2_L1_Ensure_Force_specific_screen_saver_Screen_saver_executable_name_is_set_to_Enabled_scrnsave.scr"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.1.3.3_L1_Ensure_Password_protect_the_screen_saver_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.1.3.4_L1_Ensure_Screen_saver_timeout_is_set_to_Enabled_900_seconds_or_fewer_but_not_0"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.5.1.1_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_toast_notifications_on_the_lock_screen_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.6.5.1.1_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_Help_Experience_Improvement_Program_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.4.1_L1_Ensure_Do_not_preserve_zone_information_in_file_attachments_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.4.2_L1_Ensure_Notify_antivirus_programs_when_opening_attachments_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.26.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_users_from_sharing_files_within_their_profile._is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.40.1_L1_Ensure_Always_install_with_elevated_privileges_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.44.2.1_L2_Ensure_Prevent_Codec_Download_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
</xccdf:Profile>
Level 2 + BitLocker

This profile extends the 'Level 1 + BitLocker' profile. Items in this profile exhibit one or more of the following characteristics:

  • are intended for environments or use cases where security is paramount
  • acts as defense in depth measure
  • may negatively inhibit the utility or performance of the technology
Show Profile XML 
<xccdf:Profile xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
               xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
               xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
               xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
               xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
               xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
               xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
               xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
               id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_profile_Level_2__BitLocker">
   <xccdf:title xml:lang="en">Level 2 + BitLocker</xccdf:title>
   <xccdf:description xml:lang="en">
      <xhtml:p>This profile extends the 'Level 1 + BitLocker' profile. Items in this profile exhibit one or more of the following characteristics:</xhtml:p>
      <xhtml:ul>
         <xhtml:li>are intended for environments or use cases where security is paramount</xhtml:li>
         <xhtml:li>acts as defense in depth measure</xhtml:li>
         <xhtml:li>may negatively inhibit the utility or performance of the technology</xhtml:li>
      </xhtml:ul>
   </xccdf:description>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.1_L1_Ensure_Enforce_password_history_is_set_to_24_or_more_passwords"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.2_L1_Ensure_Maximum_password_age_is_set_to_60_or_fewer_days_but_not_0"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.3_L1_Ensure_Minimum_password_age_is_set_to_1_or_more_days"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.4_L1_Ensure_Minimum_password_length_is_set_to_14_or_more_characters"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.5_L1_Ensure_Password_must_meet_complexity_requirements_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.6_L1_Ensure_Store_passwords_using_reversible_encryption_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.2.1_L1_Ensure_Account_lockout_duration_is_set_to_15_or_more_minutes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.2.2_L1_Ensure_Account_lockout_threshold_is_set_to_10_or_fewer_invalid_logon_attempts_but_not_0"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.2.3_L1_Ensure_Reset_account_lockout_counter_after_is_set_to_15_or_more_minutes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.1_L1_Ensure_Access_Credential_Manager_as_a_trusted_caller_is_set_to_No_One"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.2_L1_Ensure_Access_this_computer_from_the_network_is_set_to_Administrators_Remote_Desktop_Users"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.3_L1_Ensure_Act_as_part_of_the_operating_system_is_set_to_No_One"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.8.1_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_network_client_Digitally_sign_communications_always_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.9_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Restrict_anonymous_access_to_Named_Pipes_and_Shares_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.10_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Shares_that_can_be_accessed_anonymously_is_set_to_None"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.11_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Sharing_and_security_model_for_local_accounts_is_set_to_Classic_-_local_users_authenticate_as_themselves"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.1_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Allow_Local_System_to_use_computer_identity_for_NTLM_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.2_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Allow_LocalSystem_NULL_session_fallback_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.3_L1_Ensure_Network_Security_Allow_PKU2U_authentication_requests_to_this_computer_to_use_online_identities_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.5_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Do_not_store_LAN_Manager_hash_value_on_next_password_change_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.8_L1_Ensure_Network_security_LDAP_client_signing_requirements_is_set_to_Negotiate_signing_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.9_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Minimum_session_security_for_NTLM_SSP_based_including_secure_RPC_clients_is_set_to_Require_NTLMv2_session_security_Require_128-bit_encryption"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.10_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Minimum_session_security_for_NTLM_SSP_based_including_secure_RPC_servers_is_set_to_Require_NTLMv2_session_security_Require_128-bit_encryption"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.14.1_L2_Ensure_System_cryptography_Force_strong_key_protection_for_user_keys_stored_on_the_computer_is_set_to_User_is_prompted_when_the_key_is_first_used_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.15.2_L1_Ensure_System_objects_Strengthen_default_permissions_of_internal_system_objects_e.g._Symbolic_Links_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.3_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Behavior_of_the_elevation_prompt_for_administrators_in_Admin_Approval_Mode_is_set_to_Prompt_for_consent_on_the_secure_desktop"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.4_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Behavior_of_the_elevation_prompt_for_standard_users_is_set_to_Automatically_deny_elevation_requests"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.5_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Detect_application_installations_and_prompt_for_elevation_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.2.5_L1_Ensure_Password_Settings_Password_Length_is_set_to_Enabled_15_or_more"
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   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.3.3_L1_Ensure_Configure_SMB_v1_server_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.4.2_L1_Ensure_MSS_DisableIPSourceRouting_IPv6_IP_source_routing_protection_level_protects_against_packet_spoofing_is_set_to_Enabled_Highest_protection_source_routing_is_completely_disabled"
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.4.4_L2_Ensure_MSS_DisableSavePassword_Prevent_the_dial-up_password_from_being_saved_is_set_to_Enabled"
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   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.4.5_L1_Ensure_MSS_EnableICMPRedirect_Allow_ICMP_redirects_to_override_OSPF_generated_routes_is_set_to_Disabled"
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   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.4.8_L2_Ensure_MSS_PerformRouterDiscovery_Allow_IRDP_to_detect_and_configure_Default_Gateway_addresses_could_lead_to_DoS_is_set_to_Disabled"
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   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.4.9_L1_Ensure_MSS_SafeDllSearchMode_Enable_Safe_DLL_search_mode_recommended_is_set_to_Enabled"
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   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.4.10_L1_Ensure_MSS_ScreenSaverGracePeriod_The_time_in_seconds_before_the_screen_saver_grace_period_expires_0_recommended_is_set_to_Enabled_5_or_fewer_seconds"
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   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.4.11_L2_Ensure_MSS_TcpMaxDataRetransmissions_IPv6_How_many_times_unacknowledged_data_is_retransmitted_is_set_to_Enabled_3"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.4.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_multicast_name_resolution_is_set_to_Enabled"
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.10.2_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_Microsoft_Peer-to-Peer_Networking_Services_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.11.2_L1_Ensure_Prohibit_installation_and_configuration_of_Network_Bridge_on_your_DNS_domain_network_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.11.3_L1_Ensure_Require_domain_users_to_elevate_when_setting_a_networks_location_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.14.1_L1_Ensure_Hardened_UNC_Paths_is_set_to_Enabled_with_Require_Mutual_Authentication_and_Require_Integrity_set_for_all_NETLOGON_and_SYSVOL_shares"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.19.2.1_L2_Disable_IPv6_Ensure_TCPIP6_Parameter_DisabledComponents_is_set_to_0xff_255"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.20.1_L2_Ensure_Configuration_of_wireless_settings_using_Windows_Connect_Now_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.20.2_L2_Ensure_Prohibit_access_of_the_Windows_Connect_Now_wizards_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.21.1_L1_Ensure_Minimize_the_number_of_simultaneous_connections_to_the_Internet_or_a_Windows_Domain_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.21.2_L1_Ensure_Prohibit_connection_to_non-domain_networks_when_connected_to_domain_authenticated_network_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.3.1_L1_Ensure_Include_command_line_in_process_creation_events_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.4.1_L1_Ensure_Remote_host_allows_delegation_of_non-exportable_credentials_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.7.1.1_BL_Ensure_Prevent_installation_of_devices_that_match_any_of_these_device_IDs_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.7.1.2_BL_Ensure_Prevent_installation_of_devices_that_match_any_of_these_device_IDs_Prevent_installation_of_devices_that_match_any_of_these_device_IDs_is_set_to_PCICC_0C0A"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.7.1.3_BL_Ensure_Prevent_installation_of_devices_that_match_any_of_these_device_IDs_Also_apply_to_matching_devices_that_are_already_installed._is_set_to_True_checked"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.7.1.4_BL_Ensure_Prevent_installation_of_devices_using_drivers_that_match_these_device_setup_classes_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.7.1.5_BL_Ensure_Prevent_installation_of_devices_using_drivers_that_match_these_device_setup_classes_Prevent_installation_of_devices_using_drivers_for_these_device_setup_is_set_to_IEEE_1394_device_setup_classes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.7.1.6_BL_Ensure_Prevent_installation_of_devices_using_drivers_that_match_these_device_setup_classes_Also_apply_to_matching_devices_that_are_already_installed._is_set_to_True_checked"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.14.1_L1_Ensure_Boot-Start_Driver_Initialization_Policy_is_set_to_Enabled_Good_unknown_and_bad_but_critical"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.21.2_L1_Ensure_Configure_registry_policy_processing_Do_not_apply_during_periodic_background_processing_is_set_to_Enabled_FALSE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.21.3_L1_Ensure_Configure_registry_policy_processing_Process_even_if_the_Group_Policy_objects_have_not_changed_is_set_to_Enabled_TRUE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.21.4_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_background_refresh_of_Group_Policy_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.22.1.1_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_access_to_the_Store_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.22.1.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_downloading_of_print_drivers_over_HTTP_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.22.1.3_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_handwriting_personalization_data_sharing_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.22.1.4_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_handwriting_recognition_error_reporting_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.22.1.5_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_Internet_Connection_Wizard_if_URL_connection_is_referring_to_Microsoft.com_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.22.1.6_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Internet_download_for_Web_publishing_and_online_ordering_wizards_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.22.1.7_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_printing_over_HTTP_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.22.1.8_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_Registration_if_URL_connection_is_referring_to_Microsoft.com_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.22.1.9_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_Search_Companion_content_file_updates_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.22.1.10_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_the_Order_Prints_picture_task_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.22.1.11_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_the_Publish_to_Web_task_for_files_and_folders_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.22.1.12_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_the_Windows_Messenger_Customer_Experience_Improvement_Program_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.22.1.13_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_Windows_Customer_Experience_Improvement_Program_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.22.1.14_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_Windows_Error_Reporting_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.26.1_L2_Ensure_Disallow_copying_of_user_input_methods_to_the_system_account_for_sign-in_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.27.1_L1_Ensure_Do_not_display_network_selection_UI_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.27.2_L1_Ensure_Do_not_enumerate_connected_users_on_domain-joined_computers_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.27.3_L1_Ensure_Enumerate_local_users_on_domain-joined_computers_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.27.4_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_app_notifications_on_the_lock_screen_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.27.5_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_picture_password_sign-in_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.27.6_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_convenience_PIN_sign-in_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.33.6.1_BL_Ensure_Allow_standby_states_S1-S3_when_sleeping_on_battery_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.33.6.2_BL_Ensure_Allow_standby_states_S1-S3_when_sleeping_plugged_in_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.33.6.3_L1_Ensure_Require_a_password_when_a_computer_wakes_on_battery_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.33.6.4_L1_Ensure_Require_a_password_when_a_computer_wakes_plugged_in_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.35.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_Offer_Remote_Assistance_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.35.2_L1_Ensure_Configure_Solicited_Remote_Assistance_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.36.1_L1_Ensure_Enable_RPC_Endpoint_Mapper_Client_Authentication_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.36.2_L1_Ensure_Restrict_Unauthenticated_RPC_clients_is_set_to_Enabled_Authenticated"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.44.5.1_L2_Ensure_Microsoft_Support_Diagnostic_Tool_Turn_on_MSDT_interactive_communication_with_support_provider_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.44.11.1_L2_Ensure_EnableDisable_PerfTrack_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.46.1_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_the_advertising_ID_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.49.1.1_L2_Ensure_Enable_Windows_NTP_Client_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.49.1.2_L2_Ensure_Enable_Windows_NTP_Server_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.6.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_Microsoft_accounts_to_be_optional_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.8.1_L1_Ensure_Disallow_Autoplay_for_non-volume_devices_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.8.2_L1_Ensure_Set_the_default_behavior_for_AutoRun_is_set_to_Enabled_Do_not_execute_any_autorun_commands"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.8.3_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Autoplay_is_set_to_Enabled_All_drives"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.1.1_BL_Ensure_Allow_access_to_BitLocker-protected_fixed_data_drives_from_earlier_versions_of_Windows_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.1.2_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.1.3_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Allow_data_recovery_agent_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.1.4_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Recovery_Password_is_set_to_Enabled_Allow_48-digit_recovery_password"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.1.5_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Recovery_Key_is_set_to_Enabled_Allow_256-bit_recovery_key"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.1.6_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Omit_recovery_options_from_the_BitLocker_setup_wizard_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.1.7_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Save_BitLocker_recovery_information_to_AD_DS_for_fixed_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.1.8_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Configure_storage_of_BitLocker_recovery_information_to_AD_DS_is_set_to_Enabled_Backup_recovery_passwords_and_key_packages"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.1.9_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Do_not_enable_BitLocker_until_recovery_information_is_stored_to_AD_DS_for_fixed_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.1.10_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_hardware-based_encryption_for_fixed_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.1.11_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_hardware-based_encryption_for_fixed_data_drives_Use_BitLocker_software-based_encryption_when_hardware_encryption_is_not_available_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.1.12_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_hardware-based_encryption_for_fixed_data_drives_Restrict_encryption_algorithms_and_cipher_suites_allowed_for_hardware-based_encryption_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.1.13_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_hardware-based_encryption_for_fixed_data_drives_Restrict_crypto_algorithms_or_cipher_suites_to_the_following_is_set_to_Enabled_2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.22.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.42"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.1.14_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_passwords_for_fixed_data_drives_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.1.15_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_smart_cards_on_fixed_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.1.16_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_smart_cards_on_fixed_data_drives_Require_use_of_smart_cards_on_fixed_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.1_BL_Ensure_Allow_enhanced_PINs_for_startup_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.2_BL_Ensure_Allow_Secure_Boot_for_integrity_validation_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.3_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.4_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Allow_data_recovery_agent_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.5_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Recovery_Password_is_set_to_Enabled_Require_48-digit_recovery_password"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.6_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Recovery_Key_is_set_to_Enabled_Do_not_allow_256-bit_recovery_key"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.7_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Omit_recovery_options_from_the_BitLocker_setup_wizard_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.8_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Save_BitLocker_recovery_information_to_AD_DS_for_operating_system_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.9_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Configure_storage_of_BitLocker_recovery_information_to_AD_DS_is_set_to_Enabled_Store_recovery_passwords_and_key_packages"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.10_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Do_not_enable_BitLocker_until_recovery_information_is_stored_to_AD_DS_for_operating_system_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.11_BL_Ensure_Configure_minimum_PIN_length_for_startup_is_set_to_Enabled_7_or_more_characters"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.12_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_hardware-based_encryption_for_operating_system_drives_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.13_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_hardware-based_encryption_for_operating_system_drives_Use_BitLocker_software-based_encryption_when_hardware_encryption_is_not_available_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.14_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_hardware-based_encryption_for_operating_system_drives_Restrict_encryption_algorithms_and_cipher_suites_allowed_for_hardware-based_encryption_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.15_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_hardware-based_encryption_for_operating_system_drives_Restrict_crypto_algorithms_or_cipher_suites_to_the_following_is_set_to_Enabled_2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.22.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.42"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.16_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_passwords_for_operating_system_drives_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.17_BL_Ensure_Require_additional_authentication_at_startup_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.18_BL_Ensure_Require_additional_authentication_at_startup_Allow_BitLocker_without_a_compatible_TPM_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.19_BL_Ensure_Require_additional_authentication_at_startup_Configure_TPM_startup_is_set_to_Enabled_Do_not_allow_TPM"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.3.17_BL_Ensure_Deny_write_access_to_removable_drives_not_protected_by_BitLocker_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.3.18_BL_Ensure_Deny_write_access_to_removable_drives_not_protected_by_BitLocker_Do_not_allow_write_access_to_devices_configured_in_another_organization_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.15.2_L1_Ensure_Enumerate_administrator_accounts_on_elevation_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.24.3_L1_Ensure_Default_Protections_for_Internet_Explorer_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.24.6_L1_Ensure_System_ASLR_is_set_to_Enabled_Application_Opt-In"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.24.8_L1_Ensure_System_SEHOP_is_set_to_Enabled_Application_Opt-Out"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.26.1.2_L1_Ensure_Application_Specify_the_maximum_log_file_size_KB_is_set_to_Enabled_32768_or_greater"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.26.2.2_L1_Ensure_Security_Specify_the_maximum_log_file_size_KB_is_set_to_Enabled_196608_or_greater"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.26.4.1_L1_Ensure_System_Control_Event_Log_behavior_when_the_log_file_reaches_its_maximum_size_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.26.4.2_L1_Ensure_System_Specify_the_maximum_log_file_size_KB_is_set_to_Enabled_32768_or_greater"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.30.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Data_Execution_Prevention_for_Explorer_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.52.2_L1_Ensure_Prevent_the_usage_of_OneDrive_for_file_storage_on_Windows_8.1_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.58.2.2_L1_Ensure_Do_not_allow_passwords_to_be_saved_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.58.3.2.1_L2_Ensure_Allow_users_to_connect_remotely_by_using_Remote_Desktop_Services_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.58.3.9.1_L1_Ensure_Always_prompt_for_password_upon_connection_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.58.3.10.1_L2_Ensure_Set_time_limit_for_active_but_idle_Remote_Desktop_Services_sessions_is_set_to_Enabled_15_minutes_or_less"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.58.3.10.2_L2_Ensure_Set_time_limit_for_disconnected_sessions_is_set_to_Enabled_1_minute"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.58.3.11.1_L1_Ensure_Do_not_delete_temp_folders_upon_exit_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.60.3_L2_Ensure_Set_what_information_is_shared_in_Search_is_set_to_Enabled_Anonymous_info"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.65.1_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_KMS_Client_Online_AVS_Validation_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.68.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_the_offer_to_update_to_the_latest_version_of_Windows_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.68.3_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_the_Store_application_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.85.3_L2_Ensure_Prevent_Internet_Explorer_security_prompt_for_Windows_Installer_scripts_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.86.1_L1_Ensure_Sign-in_last_interactive_user_automatically_after_a_system-initiated_restart_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.95.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_PowerShell_Transcription_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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Assessment Results

w Benchmark Item Result
1 Account Policies
1.1 Password Policy
1.0 1.1.1 (L1) Ensure 'Enforce password history' is set to '24 or more password(s)' Fail
1.0 1.1.2 (L1) Ensure 'Maximum password age' is set to '60 or fewer days, but not 0' Pass
1.0 1.1.3 (L1) Ensure 'Minimum password age' is set to '1 or more day(s)' Fail
1.0 1.1.4 (L1) Ensure 'Minimum password length' is set to '14 or more character(s)' Fail
1.0 1.1.5 (L1) Ensure 'Password must meet complexity requirements' is set to 'Enabled' Unknown
1.0 1.1.6 (L1) Ensure 'Store passwords using reversible encryption' is set to 'Disabled' Unknown
1.2 Account Lockout Policy
1.0 1.2.1 (L1) Ensure 'Account lockout duration' is set to '15 or more minute(s)' Pass
1.0 1.2.2 (L1) Ensure 'Account lockout threshold' is set to '10 or fewer invalid logon attempt(s), but not 0' Fail
1.0 1.2.3 (L1) Ensure 'Reset account lockout counter after' is set to '15 or more minute(s)' Pass
2 Local Policies
2.1 Audit Policy
2.2 User Rights Assignment
1.0 2.2.1 (L1) Ensure 'Access Credential Manager as a trusted caller' is set to 'No One' Pass
1.0 2.2.2 (L1) Ensure 'Access this computer from the network' is set to 'Administrators, Remote Desktop Users' Fail
1.0 2.2.3 (L1) Ensure 'Act as part of the operating system' is set to 'No One' Fail
1.0 2.2.4 (L1) Ensure 'Adjust memory quotas for a process' is set to 'Administrators, LOCAL SERVICE, NETWORK SERVICE' Fail
1.0 2.2.5 (L1) Ensure 'Allow log on locally' is set to 'Administrators, Users' Fail
1.0 2.2.6 (L1) Ensure 'Allow log on through Remote Desktop Services' is set to 'Administrators, Remote Desktop Users' Pass
1.0 2.2.7 (L1) Ensure 'Back up files and directories' is set to 'Administrators' Fail
1.0 2.2.8 (L1) Ensure 'Change the system time' is set to 'Administrators, LOCAL SERVICE' Pass
1.0 2.2.9 (L1) Ensure 'Change the time zone' is set to 'Administrators, LOCAL SERVICE, Users' Pass
1.0 2.2.10 (L1) Ensure 'Create a pagefile' is set to 'Administrators' Pass
1.0 2.2.11 (L1) Ensure 'Create a token object' is set to 'No One' Fail
1.0 2.2.12 (L1) Ensure 'Create global objects' is set to 'Administrators, LOCAL SERVICE, NETWORK SERVICE, SERVICE' Pass
1.0 2.2.13 (L1) Ensure 'Create permanent shared objects' is set to 'No One' Pass
1.0 2.2.14 (L1) Configure 'Create symbolic links' Pass
1.0 2.2.15 (L1) Ensure 'Debug programs' is set to 'Administrators' Pass
1.0 2.2.16 (L1) Ensure 'Deny access to this computer from the network' to include 'Guests, Local account' Fail
1.0 2.2.17 (L1) Ensure 'Deny log on as a batch job' to include 'Guests' Fail
1.0 2.2.18 (L1) Ensure 'Deny log on as a service' to include 'Guests' Fail
1.0 2.2.19 (L1) Ensure 'Deny log on locally' to include 'Guests' Fail
1.0 2.2.20 (L1) Ensure 'Deny log on through Remote Desktop Services' to include 'Guests, Local account' Fail
1.0 2.2.21 (L1) Ensure 'Enable computer and user accounts to be trusted for delegation' is set to 'No One' Pass
1.0 2.2.22 (L1) Ensure 'Force shutdown from a remote system' is set to 'Administrators' Pass
1.0 2.2.23 (L1) Ensure 'Generate security audits' is set to 'LOCAL SERVICE, NETWORK SERVICE' Pass
1.0 2.2.24 (L1) Ensure 'Impersonate a client after authentication' is set to 'Administrators, LOCAL SERVICE, NETWORK SERVICE, SERVICE' Pass
1.0 2.2.25 (L1) Ensure 'Increase scheduling priority' is set to 'Administrators' Pass
1.0 2.2.26 (L1) Ensure 'Load and unload device drivers' is set to 'Administrators' Pass
1.0 2.2.27 (L1) Ensure 'Lock pages in memory' is set to 'No One' Pass
1.0 2.2.28 (L2) Ensure 'Log on as a batch job' is set to 'Administrators' Fail
1.0 2.2.29 (L2) Ensure 'Log on as a service' is set to 'No One' Fail
1.0 2.2.30 (L1) Ensure 'Manage auditing and security log' is set to 'Administrators' Pass
1.0 2.2.31 (L1) Ensure 'Modify an object label' is set to 'No One' Pass
1.0 2.2.32 (L1) Ensure 'Modify firmware environment values' is set to 'Administrators' Pass
1.0 2.2.33 (L1) Ensure 'Perform volume maintenance tasks' is set to 'Administrators' Pass
1.0 2.2.34 (L1) Ensure 'Profile single process' is set to 'Administrators' Pass
1.0 2.2.35 (L1) Ensure 'Profile system performance' is set to 'Administrators, NT SERVICE\WdiServiceHost' Pass
1.0 2.2.36 (L1) Ensure 'Replace a process level token' is set to 'LOCAL SERVICE, NETWORK SERVICE' Fail
1.0 2.2.37 (L1) Ensure 'Restore files and directories' is set to 'Administrators' Fail
1.0 2.2.38 (L1) Ensure 'Shut down the system' is set to 'Administrators, Users' Fail
1.0 2.2.39 (L1) Ensure 'Take ownership of files or other objects' is set to 'Administrators' Pass
2.3 Security Options
2.3.1 Accounts
1.0 2.3.1.1 (L1) Ensure 'Accounts: Administrator account status' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 2.3.1.2 (L1) Ensure 'Accounts: Block Microsoft accounts' is set to 'Users can't add or log on with Microsoft accounts' Fail
1.0 2.3.1.3 (L1) Ensure 'Accounts: Guest account status' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 2.3.1.4 (L1) Ensure 'Accounts: Limit local account use of blank passwords to console logon only' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 2.3.1.5 (L1) Configure 'Accounts: Rename administrator account' Fail
1.0 2.3.1.6 (L1) Configure 'Accounts: Rename guest account' Fail
2.3.2 Audit
1.0 2.3.2.1 (L1) Ensure 'Audit: Force audit policy subcategory settings (Windows Vista or later) to override audit policy category settings' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 2.3.2.2 (L1) Ensure 'Audit: Shut down system immediately if unable to log security audits' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
2.3.3 DCOM
2.3.4 Devices
1.0 2.3.4.1 (L1) Ensure 'Devices: Allowed to format and eject removable media' is set to 'Administrators and Interactive Users' Fail
1.0 2.3.4.2 (L2) Ensure 'Devices: Prevent users from installing printer drivers' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
2.3.5 Domain controller
2.3.6 Domain member
1.0 2.3.6.1 (L1) Ensure 'Domain member: Digitally encrypt or sign secure channel data (always)' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 2.3.6.2 (L1) Ensure 'Domain member: Digitally encrypt secure channel data (when possible)' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 2.3.6.3 (L1) Ensure 'Domain member: Digitally sign secure channel data (when possible)' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 2.3.6.4 (L1) Ensure 'Domain member: Disable machine account password changes' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 2.3.6.5 (L1) Ensure 'Domain member: Maximum machine account password age' is set to '30 or fewer days, but not 0' Pass
1.0 2.3.6.6 (L1) Ensure 'Domain member: Require strong (Windows 2000 or later) session key' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
2.3.7 Interactive logon
1.0 2.3.7.1 (L1) Ensure 'Interactive logon: Do not display last user name' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 2.3.7.2 (L1) Ensure 'Interactive logon: Do not require CTRL+ALT+DEL' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 2.3.7.3 (BL) Ensure 'Interactive logon: Machine account lockout threshold' is set to '10 or fewer invalid logon attempts, but not 0' Fail
1.0 2.3.7.4 (L1) Ensure 'Interactive logon: Machine inactivity limit' is set to '900 or fewer second(s), but not 0' Fail
1.0 2.3.7.5 (L1) Configure 'Interactive logon: Message text for users attempting to log on' Fail
1.0 2.3.7.6 (L1) Configure 'Interactive logon: Message title for users attempting to log on' Fail
1.0 2.3.7.7 (L2) Ensure 'Interactive logon: Number of previous logons to cache (in case domain controller is not available)' is set to '4 or fewer logon(s)' Fail
1.0 2.3.7.8 (L1) Ensure 'Interactive logon: Prompt user to change password before expiration' is set to 'between 5 and 14 days' Pass
1.0 2.3.7.9 (L1) Ensure 'Interactive logon: Smart card removal behavior' is set to 'Lock Workstation' or higher Fail
2.3.8 Microsoft network client
1.0 2.3.8.1 (L1) Ensure 'Microsoft network client: Digitally sign communications (always)' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 2.3.8.2 (L1) Ensure 'Microsoft network client: Digitally sign communications (if server agrees)' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 2.3.8.3 (L1) Ensure 'Microsoft network client: Send unencrypted password to third-party SMB servers' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
2.3.9 Microsoft network server
1.0 2.3.9.1 (L1) Ensure 'Microsoft network server: Amount of idle time required before suspending session' is set to '15 or fewer minute(s), but not 0' Pass
1.0 2.3.9.2 (L1) Ensure 'Microsoft network server: Digitally sign communications (always)' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 2.3.9.3 (L1) Ensure 'Microsoft network server: Digitally sign communications (if client agrees)' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 2.3.9.4 (L1) Ensure 'Microsoft network server: Disconnect clients when logon hours expire' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 2.3.9.5 (L1) Ensure 'Microsoft network server: Server SPN target name validation level' is set to 'Accept if provided by client' or higher Fail
2.3.10 Network access
1.0 2.3.10.1 (L1) Ensure 'Network access: Allow anonymous SID/Name translation' is set to 'Disabled' Unknown
1.0 2.3.10.2 (L1) Ensure 'Network access: Do not allow anonymous enumeration of SAM accounts' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 2.3.10.3 (L1) Ensure 'Network access: Do not allow anonymous enumeration of SAM accounts and shares' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 2.3.10.4 (L1) Ensure 'Network access: Do not allow storage of passwords and credentials for network authentication' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 2.3.10.5 (L1) Ensure 'Network access: Let Everyone permissions apply to anonymous users' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 2.3.10.6 (L1) Ensure 'Network access: Named Pipes that can be accessed anonymously' is set to 'None' Pass
1.0 2.3.10.7 (L1) Ensure 'Network access: Remotely accessible registry paths' Pass
1.0 2.3.10.8 (L1) Ensure 'Network access: Remotely accessible registry paths and sub-paths' Pass
1.0 2.3.10.9 (L1) Ensure 'Network access: Restrict anonymous access to Named Pipes and Shares' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 2.3.10.10 (L1) Ensure 'Network access: Shares that can be accessed anonymously' is set to 'None' Pass
1.0 2.3.10.11 (L1) Ensure 'Network access: Sharing and security model for local accounts' is set to 'Classic - local users authenticate as themselves' Pass
2.3.11 Network security
1.0 2.3.11.1 (L1) Ensure 'Network security: Allow Local System to use computer identity for NTLM' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 2.3.11.2 (L1) Ensure 'Network security: Allow LocalSystem NULL session fallback' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 2.3.11.3 (L1) Ensure 'Network Security: Allow PKU2U authentication requests to this computer to use online identities' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 2.3.11.4 (L1) Ensure 'Network security: Configure encryption types allowed for Kerberos' is set to 'AES128_HMAC_SHA1, AES256_HMAC_SHA1, Future encryption types' Fail
1.0 2.3.11.5 (L1) Ensure 'Network security: Do not store LAN Manager hash value on next password change' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 2.3.11.7 (L1) Ensure 'Network security: LAN Manager authentication level' is set to 'Send NTLMv2 response only. Refuse LM&NTLM' Fail
1.0 2.3.11.8 (L1) Ensure 'Network security: LDAP client signing requirements' is set to 'Negotiate signing' or higher Pass
1.0 2.3.11.9 (L1) Ensure 'Network security: Minimum session security for NTLM SSP based (including secure RPC) clients' is set to 'Require NTLMv2 session security, Require 128-bit encryption' Fail
1.0 2.3.11.10 (L1) Ensure 'Network security: Minimum session security for NTLM SSP based (including secure RPC) servers' is set to 'Require NTLMv2 session security, Require 128-bit encryption' Fail
2.3.12 Recovery console
2.3.13 Shutdown
2.3.14 System cryptography
1.0 2.3.14.1 (L2) Ensure 'System cryptography: Force strong key protection for user keys stored on the computer' is set to 'User is prompted when the key is first used' or higher Fail
2.3.15 System objects
1.0 2.3.15.1 (L1) Ensure 'System objects: Require case insensitivity for non-Windows subsystems' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 2.3.15.2 (L1) Ensure 'System objects: Strengthen default permissions of internal system objects (e.g. Symbolic Links)' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
2.3.16 System settings
2.3.17 User Account Control
1.0 2.3.17.1 (L1) Ensure 'User Account Control: Admin Approval Mode for the Built-in Administrator account' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 2.3.17.2 (L1) Ensure 'User Account Control: Allow UIAccess applications to prompt for elevation without using the secure desktop' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 2.3.17.3 (L1) Ensure 'User Account Control: Behavior of the elevation prompt for administrators in Admin Approval Mode' is set to 'Prompt for consent on the secure desktop' Fail
1.0 2.3.17.4 (L1) Ensure 'User Account Control: Behavior of the elevation prompt for standard users' is set to 'Automatically deny elevation requests' Fail
1.0 2.3.17.5 (L1) Ensure 'User Account Control: Detect application installations and prompt for elevation' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 2.3.17.6 (L1) Ensure 'User Account Control: Only elevate UIAccess applications that are installed in secure locations' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 2.3.17.7 (L1) Ensure 'User Account Control: Run all administrators in Admin Approval Mode' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 2.3.17.8 (L1) Ensure 'User Account Control: Switch to the secure desktop when prompting for elevation' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 2.3.17.9 (L1) Ensure 'User Account Control: Virtualize file and registry write failures to per-user locations' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
3 Event Log
4 Restricted Groups
5 System Services
1.0 5.2 (L2) Ensure 'Bluetooth Support Service (bthserv)' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 5.4 (L1) Ensure 'HomeGroup Listener (HomeGroupListener)' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 5.5 (L1) Ensure 'HomeGroup Provider (HomeGroupProvider)' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 5.6 (L1) Ensure 'IIS Admin Service (IISADMIN)' is set to 'Disabled' or 'Not Installed' Pass
1.0 5.7 (L1) Ensure 'Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) (SharedAccess) ' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 5.8 (L2) Ensure 'Link-Layer Topology Discovery Mapper (lltdsvc)' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 5.9 (L1) Ensure 'Microsoft FTP Service (FTPSVC)' is set to 'Disabled' or 'Not Installed' Pass
1.0 5.10 (L2) Ensure 'Microsoft iSCSI Initiator Service (MSiSCSI)' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 5.11 (L2) Ensure 'Peer Name Resolution Protocol (PNRPsvc)' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 5.12 (L2) Ensure 'Peer Networking Grouping (p2psvc)' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 5.13 (L2) Ensure 'Peer Networking Identity Manager (p2pimsvc)' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 5.14 (L2) Ensure 'PNRP Machine Name Publication Service (PNRPAutoReg)' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 5.15 (L2) Ensure 'Problem Reports and Solutions Control Panel Support (wercplsupport)' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 5.16 (L2) Ensure 'Remote Access Auto Connection Manager (RasAuto)' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 5.17 (L2) Ensure 'Remote Desktop Configuration (SessionEnv)' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 5.18 (L2) Ensure 'Remote Desktop Services (TermService)' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 5.19 (L2) Ensure 'Remote Desktop Services UserMode Port Redirector (UmRdpService)' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 5.21 (L2) Ensure 'Remote Registry (RemoteRegistry)' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 5.22 (L1) Ensure 'Routing and Remote Access (RemoteAccess)' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 5.23 (L2) Ensure 'Server (LanmanServer)' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 5.24 (L1) Ensure 'Simple TCP/IP Services (simptcp)' is set to 'Disabled' or 'Not Installed' Pass
1.0 5.25 (L2) Ensure 'SNMP Service (SNMP)' is set to 'Disabled' or 'Not Installed' Pass
1.0 5.26 (L1) Ensure 'SSDP Discovery (SSDPSRV)' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 5.27 (L1) Ensure 'Telnet (TlntSvr)' is set to 'Disabled' or 'Not Installed' Pass
1.0 5.28 (L1) Ensure 'UPnP Device Host (upnphost)' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 5.29 (L1) Ensure 'Web Management Service (WMSvc)' is set to 'Disabled' or 'Not Installed' Pass
1.0 5.30 (L2) Ensure 'Windows Error Reporting Service (WerSvc)' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 5.31 (L2) Ensure 'Windows Event Collector (Wecsvc)' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 5.32 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service (WMPNetworkSvc)' is set to 'Disabled' or 'Not Installed' Fail
1.0 5.33 (L2) Ensure 'Windows Remote Management (WS-Management) (WinRM)' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 5.34 (L1) Ensure 'WinHTTP Web Proxy Auto-Discovery Service (WinHttpAutoProxySvc)' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 5.35 (L1) Ensure 'World Wide Web Publishing Service (W3SVC)' is set to 'Disabled' or 'Not Installed' Pass
6 Registry
7 File System
8 Wired Network (IEEE 802.3) Policies
9 Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
9.1 Domain Profile
1.0 9.1.1 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Domain: Firewall state' is set to 'On (recommended)' Fail
1.0 9.1.2 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Domain: Inbound connections' is set to 'Block (default)' Fail
1.0 9.1.3 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Domain: Outbound connections' is set to 'Allow (default)' Fail
1.0 9.1.4 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Domain: Settings: Display a notification' is set to 'No' Fail
1.0 9.1.5 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Domain: Logging: Name' is set to '%SYSTEMROOT%\System32\logfiles\firewall\domainfw.log' Fail
1.0 9.1.6 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Domain: Logging: Size limit (KB)' is set to '16,384 KB or greater' Fail
1.0 9.1.7 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Domain: Logging: Log dropped packets' is set to 'Yes' Fail
1.0 9.1.8 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Domain: Logging: Log successful connections' is set to 'Yes' Fail
9.2 Private Profile
1.0 9.2.1 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Private: Firewall state' is set to 'On (recommended)' Fail
1.0 9.2.2 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Private: Inbound connections' is set to 'Block (default)' Fail
1.0 9.2.3 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Private: Outbound connections' is set to 'Allow (default)' Fail
1.0 9.2.4 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Private: Settings: Display a notification' is set to 'No' Fail
1.0 9.2.5 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Private: Logging: Name' is set to '%SYSTEMROOT%\System32\logfiles\firewall\privatefw.log' Fail
1.0 9.2.6 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Private: Logging: Size limit (KB)' is set to '16,384 KB or greater' Fail
1.0 9.2.7 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Private: Logging: Log dropped packets' is set to 'Yes' Fail
1.0 9.2.8 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Private: Logging: Log successful connections' is set to 'Yes' Fail
9.3 Public Profile
1.0 9.3.1 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Public: Firewall state' is set to 'On (recommended)' Fail
1.0 9.3.2 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Public: Inbound connections' is set to 'Block (default)' Fail
1.0 9.3.3 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Public: Outbound connections' is set to 'Allow (default)' Fail
1.0 9.3.4 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Public: Settings: Display a notification' is set to 'No' Fail
1.0 9.3.5 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Public: Settings: Apply local firewall rules' is set to 'No' Fail
1.0 9.3.6 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Public: Settings: Apply local connection security rules' is set to 'No' Fail
1.0 9.3.7 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Public: Logging: Name' is set to '%SYSTEMROOT%\System32\logfiles\firewall\publicfw.log' Fail
1.0 9.3.8 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Public: Logging: Size limit (KB)' is set to '16,384 KB or greater' Fail
1.0 9.3.9 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Public: Logging: Log dropped packets' is set to 'Yes' Fail
1.0 9.3.10 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Public: Logging: Log successful connections' is set to 'Yes' Fail
10 Network List Manager Policies
11 Wireless Network (IEEE 802.11) Policies
12 Public Key Policies
13 Software Restriction Policies
14 Network Access Protection NAP Client Configuration
15 Application Control Policies
16 IP Security Policies
17 Advanced Audit Policy Configuration
17.1 Account Logon
1.0 17.1.1 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Credential Validation' is set to 'Success and Failure' Fail
17.2 Account Management
1.0 17.2.1 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Application Group Management' is set to 'Success and Failure' Fail
1.0 17.2.2 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Computer Account Management' is set to 'Success and Failure' Fail
1.0 17.2.3 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Other Account Management Events' is set to 'Success and Failure' Fail
1.0 17.2.4 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Security Group Management' is set to 'Success and Failure' Fail
1.0 17.2.5 (L1) Ensure 'Audit User Account Management' is set to 'Success and Failure' Fail
17.3 Detailed Tracking
1.0 17.3.1 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Process Creation' is set to 'Success' Fail
17.4 DS Access
17.5 Logon/Logoff
1.0 17.5.1 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Account Lockout' is set to 'Success and Failure' Fail
1.0 17.5.2 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Logoff' is set to 'Success' Pass
1.0 17.5.3 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Logon' is set to 'Success and Failure' Fail
1.0 17.5.4 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Other Logon/Logoff Events' is set to 'Success and Failure' Fail
1.0 17.5.5 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Special Logon' is set to 'Success' Pass
17.6 Object Access
1.0 17.6.1 (L1) Ensure 'Audit File Share' is set to 'Success and Failure' Fail
1.0 17.6.2 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Other Object Access Events' is set to 'Success and Failure' Fail
1.0 17.6.3 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Removable Storage' is set to 'Success and Failure' Fail
17.7 Policy Change
1.0 17.7.1 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Audit Policy Change' is set to 'Success and Failure' Fail
1.0 17.7.2 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Authentication Policy Change' is set to 'Success' Pass
1.0 17.7.3 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Authorization Policy Change' is set to 'Success' Fail
17.8 Privilege Use
1.0 17.8.1 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Sensitive Privilege Use' is set to 'Success and Failure' Fail
17.9 System
1.0 17.9.1 (L1) Ensure 'Audit IPsec Driver' is set to 'Success and Failure' Fail
1.0 17.9.2 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Other System Events' is set to 'Success and Failure' Pass
1.0 17.9.3 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Security State Change' is set to 'Success' Pass
1.0 17.9.4 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Security System Extension' is set to 'Success and Failure' Fail
1.0 17.9.5 (L1) Ensure 'Audit System Integrity' is set to 'Success and Failure' Pass
18 Administrative Templates (Computer)
18.1 Control Panel
18.1.1 Personalization
1.0 18.1.1.1 (L1) Ensure 'Prevent enabling lock screen camera' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.1.1.2 (L1) Ensure 'Prevent enabling lock screen slide show' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
18.2 LAPS
1.0 18.2.1 (L1) Ensure LAPS AdmPwd GPO Extension / CSE is installed Fail
1.0 18.2.2 (L1) Ensure 'Do not allow password expiration time longer than required by policy' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.2.3 (L1) Ensure 'Enable Local Admin Password Management' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.2.4 (L1) Ensure 'Password Settings: Password Complexity' is set to 'Enabled: Large letters + small letters + numbers + special characters' Fail
1.0 18.2.5 (L1) Ensure 'Password Settings: Password Length' is set to 'Enabled: 15 or more' Fail
1.0 18.2.6 (L1) Ensure 'Password Settings: Password Age (Days)' is set to 'Enabled: 30 or fewer' Fail
18.3 MS Security Guide
1.0 18.3.1 (L1) Ensure 'Apply UAC restrictions to local accounts on network logons' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.3.2 (L1) Ensure 'Configure SMB v1 client driver' is set to 'Enabled: Disable driver' Fail
1.0 18.3.3 (L1) Ensure 'Configure SMB v1 server' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 18.3.4 (L1) Ensure 'Enable Structured Exception Handling Overwrite Protection (SEHOP)' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.3.5 (L1) Ensure 'WDigest Authentication' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
18.4 MSS (Legacy)
1.0 18.4.1 (L1) Ensure 'MSS: (AutoAdminLogon) Enable Automatic Logon (not recommended)' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 18.4.2 (L1) Ensure 'MSS: (DisableIPSourceRouting IPv6) IP source routing protection level (protects against packet spoofing)' is set to 'Enabled: Highest protection, source routing is completely disabled' Fail
1.0 18.4.3 (L1) Ensure 'MSS: (DisableIPSourceRouting) IP source routing protection level (protects against packet spoofing)' is set to 'Enabled: Highest protection, source routing is completely disabled' Fail
1.0 18.4.4 (L2) Ensure 'MSS: (DisableSavePassword) Prevent the dial-up password from being saved' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.4.5 (L1) Ensure 'MSS: (EnableICMPRedirect) Allow ICMP redirects to override OSPF generated routes' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 18.4.6 (L2) Ensure 'MSS: (KeepAliveTime) How often keep-alive packets are sent in milliseconds' is set to 'Enabled: 300,000 or 5 minutes (recommended)' Fail
1.0 18.4.7 (L1) Ensure 'MSS: (NoNameReleaseOnDemand) Allow the computer to ignore NetBIOS name release requests except from WINS servers' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.4.8 (L2) Ensure 'MSS: (PerformRouterDiscovery) Allow IRDP to detect and configure Default Gateway addresses (could lead to DoS)' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 18.4.9 (L1) Ensure 'MSS: (SafeDllSearchMode) Enable Safe DLL search mode (recommended)' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.4.10 (L1) Ensure 'MSS: (ScreenSaverGracePeriod) The time in seconds before the screen saver grace period expires (0 recommended)' is set to 'Enabled: 5 or fewer seconds' Fail
1.0 18.4.11 (L2) Ensure 'MSS: (TcpMaxDataRetransmissions IPv6) How many times unacknowledged data is retransmitted' is set to 'Enabled: 3' Fail
1.0 18.4.12 (L2) Ensure 'MSS: (TcpMaxDataRetransmissions) How many times unacknowledged data is retransmitted' is set to 'Enabled: 3' Fail
1.0 18.4.13 (L1) Ensure 'MSS: (WarningLevel) Percentage threshold for the security event log at which the system will generate a warning' is set to 'Enabled: 90% or less' Fail
18.5 Network
18.5.1 Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS)
18.5.2 BranchCache
18.5.3 DirectAccess Client Experience Settings
18.5.4 DNS Client
1.0 18.5.4.1 (L1) Set 'NetBIOS node type' to 'P-node' (Ensure NetBT Parameter 'NodeType' is set to '0x2 (2)') Fail
1.0 18.5.4.2 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off multicast name resolution' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
18.5.5 Fonts
18.5.6 Hotspot Authentication
18.5.7 Lanman Server
18.5.8 Lanman Workstation
18.5.9 Link-Layer Topology Discovery
1.0 18.5.9.1 (L2) Ensure 'Turn on Mapper I/O (LLTDIO) driver' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 18.5.9.2 (L2) Ensure 'Turn on Responder (RSPNDR) driver' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
18.5.10 Microsoft Peer-to-Peer Networking Services
18.5.10.1 Peer Name Resolution Protocol
1.0 18.5.10.2 (L2) Ensure 'Turn off Microsoft Peer-to-Peer Networking Services' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
18.5.11 Network Connections
18.5.11.1 Windows Defender Firewall (formerly Windows Firewall)
1.0 18.5.11.2 (L1) Ensure 'Prohibit installation and configuration of Network Bridge on your DNS domain network' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.5.11.3 (L1) Ensure 'Require domain users to elevate when setting a network's location' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
18.5.12 Network Connectivity Status Indicator
18.5.13 Network Isolation
18.5.14 Network Provider
1.0 18.5.14.1 (L1) Ensure 'Hardened UNC Paths' is set to 'Enabled, with "Require Mutual Authentication" and "Require Integrity" set for all NETLOGON and SYSVOL shares' Fail
18.5.15 Offline Files
18.5.16 QoS Packet Scheduler
18.5.17 SNMP
18.5.18 SSL Configuration Settings
18.5.19 TCPIP Settings
18.5.19.1 IPv6 Transition Technologies
18.5.19.2 Parameters
1.0 18.5.19.2.1 (L2) Disable IPv6 (Ensure TCPIP6 Parameter 'DisabledComponents' is set to '0xff (255)') Fail
18.5.20 Windows Connect Now
1.0 18.5.20.1 (L2) Ensure 'Configuration of wireless settings using Windows Connect Now' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 18.5.20.2 (L2) Ensure 'Prohibit access of the Windows Connect Now wizards' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
18.5.21 Windows Connection Manager
1.0 18.5.21.1 (L1) Ensure 'Minimize the number of simultaneous connections to the Internet or a Windows Domain' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.5.21.2 (L1) Ensure 'Prohibit connection to non-domain networks when connected to domain authenticated network' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
18.6 Printers
18.7 Start Menu and Taskbar
18.8 System
18.8.1 Access-Denied Assistance
18.8.2 App-V
18.8.3 Audit Process Creation
1.0 18.8.3.1 (L1) Ensure 'Include command line in process creation events' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
18.8.4 Credentials Delegation
1.0 18.8.4.1 (L1) Ensure 'Remote host allows delegation of non-exportable credentials' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
18.8.5 Device Guard
18.8.6 Device Health Attestation Service
18.8.7 Device Installation
18.8.7.1 Device Installation Restrictions
1.0 18.8.7.1.1 (BL) Ensure 'Prevent installation of devices that match any of these device IDs' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.8.7.1.2 (BL) Ensure 'Prevent installation of devices that match any of these device IDs: Prevent installation of devices that match any of these device IDs' is set to 'PCI\CC_0C0A' Fail
1.0 18.8.7.1.3 (BL) Ensure 'Prevent installation of devices that match any of these device IDs: Also apply to matching devices that are already installed.' is set to 'True' (checked) Fail
1.0 18.8.7.1.4 (BL) Ensure 'Prevent installation of devices using drivers that match these device setup classes' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.8.7.1.5 (BL) Ensure 'Prevent installation of devices using drivers that match these device setup classes: Prevent installation of devices using drivers for these device setup' is set to 'IEEE 1394 device setup classes' Fail
1.0 18.8.7.1.6 (BL) Ensure 'Prevent installation of devices using drivers that match these device setup classes: Also apply to matching devices that are already installed.' is set to 'True' (checked) Fail
18.8.8 Device Redirection
18.8.9 Disk NV Cache
18.8.10 Disk Quotas
18.8.11 Display
18.8.12 Distributed COM
18.8.13 Driver Installation
18.8.14 Early Launch Antimalware
1.0 18.8.14.1 (L1) Ensure 'Boot-Start Driver Initialization Policy' is set to 'Enabled: Good, unknown and bad but critical' Fail
18.8.15 Enhanced Storage Access
18.8.16 File Classification Infrastructure
18.8.17 File Share Shadow Copy Agent
18.8.18 File Share Shadow Copy Provider
18.8.19 Filesystem (formerly NTFS Filesystem)
18.8.20 Folder Redirection
18.8.21 Group Policy
18.8.21.1 Logging and tracing
1.0 18.8.21.2 (L1) Ensure 'Configure registry policy processing: Do not apply during periodic background processing' is set to 'Enabled: FALSE' Fail
1.0 18.8.21.3 (L1) Ensure 'Configure registry policy processing: Process even if the Group Policy objects have not changed' is set to 'Enabled: TRUE' Fail
1.0 18.8.21.4 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off background refresh of Group Policy' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
18.8.22 Internet Communication Management
18.8.22.1 Internet Communication settings
1.0 18.8.22.1.1 (L2) Ensure 'Turn off access to the Store' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.8.22.1.2 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off downloading of print drivers over HTTP' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.8.22.1.3 (L2) Ensure 'Turn off handwriting personalization data sharing' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.8.22.1.4 (L2) Ensure 'Turn off handwriting recognition error reporting' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.8.22.1.5 (L2) Ensure 'Turn off Internet Connection Wizard if URL connection is referring to Microsoft.com' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.8.22.1.6 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off Internet download for Web publishing and online ordering wizards' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.8.22.1.7 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off printing over HTTP' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.8.22.1.8 (L2) Ensure 'Turn off Registration if URL connection is referring to Microsoft.com' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.8.22.1.9 (L2) Ensure 'Turn off Search Companion content file updates' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.8.22.1.10 (L2) Ensure 'Turn off the "Order Prints" picture task' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.8.22.1.11 (L2) Ensure 'Turn off the "Publish to Web" task for files and folders' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.8.22.1.12 (L2) Ensure 'Turn off the Windows Messenger Customer Experience Improvement Program' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.8.22.1.13 (L2) Ensure 'Turn off Windows Customer Experience Improvement Program' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.8.22.1.14 (L2) Ensure 'Turn off Windows Error Reporting' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
18.8.23 iSCSI
18.8.24 KDC
18.8.25 Kerberos
18.8.26 Locale Services
1.0 18.8.26.1 (L2) Ensure 'Disallow copying of user input methods to the system account for sign-in' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
18.8.27 Logon
1.0 18.8.27.1 (L1) Ensure 'Do not display network selection UI' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.8.27.2 (L1) Ensure 'Do not enumerate connected users on domain-joined computers' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.8.27.3 (L1) Ensure 'Enumerate local users on domain-joined computers' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 18.8.27.4 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off app notifications on the lock screen' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.8.27.5 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off picture password sign-in' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.8.27.6 (L1) Ensure 'Turn on convenience PIN sign-in' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
18.8.28 Mitigation Options
18.8.29 Net Logon
18.8.30 OS Policies
18.8.31 Performance Control Panel
18.8.32 PIN Complexity
18.8.33 Power Management
18.8.33.1 Button Settings
18.8.33.2 Energy Saver Settings
18.8.33.3 Hard Disk Settings
18.8.33.4 Notification Settings
18.8.33.5 Power Throttling Settings
18.8.33.6 Sleep Settings
1.0 18.8.33.6.1 (BL) Ensure 'Allow standby states (S1-S3) when sleeping (on battery)' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 18.8.33.6.2 (BL) Ensure 'Allow standby states (S1-S3) when sleeping (plugged in)' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 18.8.33.6.3 (L1) Ensure 'Require a password when a computer wakes (on battery)' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.8.33.6.4 (L1) Ensure 'Require a password when a computer wakes (plugged in)' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
18.8.34 Recovery
18.8.35 Remote Assistance
1.0 18.8.35.1 (L1) Ensure 'Configure Offer Remote Assistance' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 18.8.35.2 (L1) Ensure 'Configure Solicited Remote Assistance' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
18.8.36 Remote Procedure Call
1.0 18.8.36.1 (L1) Ensure 'Enable RPC Endpoint Mapper Client Authentication' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.8.36.2 (L1) Ensure 'Restrict Unauthenticated RPC clients' is set to 'Enabled: Authenticated' Fail
18.8.37 Removable Storage Access
18.8.38 Scripts
18.8.39 Server Manager
18.8.40 Shutdown
18.8.41 Shutdown Options
18.8.42 Storage Health
18.8.43 System Restore
18.8.44 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
18.8.44.1 Application Compatibility Diagnostics
18.8.44.2 Corrupted File Recovery
18.8.44.3 Disk Diagnostic
18.8.44.4 Fault Tolerant Heap
18.8.44.5 Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool
1.0 18.8.44.5.1 (L2) Ensure 'Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool: Turn on MSDT interactive communication with support provider' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
18.8.44.6 MSI Corrupted File Recovery
18.8.44.7 Scheduled Maintenance
18.8.44.8 Scripted Diagnostics
18.8.44.9 Windows Boot Performance Diagnostics
18.8.44.10 Windows Memory Leak Diagnosis
18.8.44.11 Windows Performance PerfTrack
1.0 18.8.44.11.1 (L2) Ensure 'Enable/Disable PerfTrack' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
18.8.45 Trusted Platform Module Services
18.8.46 User Profiles
1.0 18.8.46.1 (L2) Ensure 'Turn off the advertising ID' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
18.8.47 Windows File Protection
18.8.48 Windows HotStart
18.8.49 Windows Time Service
18.8.49.1 Time Providers
1.0 18.8.49.1.1 (L2) Ensure 'Enable Windows NTP Client' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.8.49.1.2 (L2) Ensure 'Enable Windows NTP Server' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
18.9 Windows Components
18.9.1 Active Directory Federation Services
18.9.2 ActiveX Installer Service
18.9.3 Add features to Windows 8 / 8.1 / 10 (formerly Windows Anytime Upgrade)
18.9.4 App Package Deployment
18.9.5 App Privacy
18.9.6 App runtime
1.0 18.9.6.1 (L1) Ensure 'Allow Microsoft accounts to be optional' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
18.9.7 Application Compatibility
18.9.8 AutoPlay Policies
1.0 18.9.8.1 (L1) Ensure 'Disallow Autoplay for non-volume devices' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.9.8.2 (L1) Ensure 'Set the default behavior for AutoRun' is set to 'Enabled: Do not execute any autorun commands' Fail
1.0 18.9.8.3 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off Autoplay' is set to 'Enabled: All drives' Fail
18.9.9 Backup
18.9.10 Biometrics
18.9.11 BitLocker Drive Encryption
18.9.11.1 Fixed Data Drives
1.0 18.9.11.1.1 (BL) Ensure 'Allow access to BitLocker-protected fixed data drives from earlier versions of Windows' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.1.2 (BL) Ensure 'Choose how BitLocker-protected fixed drives can be recovered' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.1.3 (BL) Ensure 'Choose how BitLocker-protected fixed drives can be recovered: Allow data recovery agent' is set to 'Enabled: True' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.1.4 (BL) Ensure 'Choose how BitLocker-protected fixed drives can be recovered: Recovery Password' is set to 'Enabled: Allow 48-digit recovery password' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.1.5 (BL) Ensure 'Choose how BitLocker-protected fixed drives can be recovered: Recovery Key' is set to 'Enabled: Allow 256-bit recovery key' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.1.6 (BL) Ensure 'Choose how BitLocker-protected fixed drives can be recovered: Omit recovery options from the BitLocker setup wizard' is set to 'Enabled: True' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.1.7 (BL) Ensure 'Choose how BitLocker-protected fixed drives can be recovered: Save BitLocker recovery information to AD DS for fixed data drives' is set to 'Enabled: False' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.1.8 (BL) Ensure 'Choose how BitLocker-protected fixed drives can be recovered: Configure storage of BitLocker recovery information to AD DS' is set to 'Enabled: Backup recovery passwords and key packages' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.1.9 (BL) Ensure 'Choose how BitLocker-protected fixed drives can be recovered: Do not enable BitLocker until recovery information is stored to AD DS for fixed data drives' is set to 'Enabled: False' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.1.10 (BL) Ensure 'Configure use of hardware-based encryption for fixed data drives' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.1.11 (BL) Ensure 'Configure use of hardware-based encryption for fixed data drives: Use BitLocker software-based encryption when hardware encryption is not available' is set to 'Enabled: True' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.1.12 (BL) Ensure 'Configure use of hardware-based encryption for fixed data drives: Restrict encryption algorithms and cipher suites allowed for hardware-based encryption' is set to 'Enabled: False' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.1.13 (BL) Ensure 'Configure use of hardware-based encryption for fixed data drives: Restrict crypto algorithms or cipher suites to the following:' is set to 'Enabled: 2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.2;2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.42' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.1.14 (BL) Ensure 'Configure use of passwords for fixed data drives' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.1.15 (BL) Ensure 'Configure use of smart cards on fixed data drives' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.1.16 (BL) Ensure 'Configure use of smart cards on fixed data drives: Require use of smart cards on fixed data drives' is set to 'Enabled: True' Fail
18.9.11.2 Operating System Drives
1.0 18.9.11.2.1 (BL) Ensure 'Allow enhanced PINs for startup' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.2.2 (BL) Ensure 'Allow Secure Boot for integrity validation' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.2.3 (BL) Ensure 'Choose how BitLocker-protected operating system drives can be recovered' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.2.4 (BL) Ensure 'Choose how BitLocker-protected operating system drives can be recovered: Allow data recovery agent' is set to 'Enabled: False' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.2.5 (BL) Ensure 'Choose how BitLocker-protected operating system drives can be recovered: Recovery Password' is set to 'Enabled: Require 48-digit recovery password' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.2.6 (BL) Ensure 'Choose how BitLocker-protected operating system drives can be recovered: Recovery Key' is set to 'Enabled: Do not allow 256-bit recovery key' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.2.7 (BL) Ensure 'Choose how BitLocker-protected operating system drives can be recovered: Omit recovery options from the BitLocker setup wizard' is set to 'Enabled: True' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.2.8 (BL) Ensure 'Choose how BitLocker-protected operating system drives can be recovered: Save BitLocker recovery information to AD DS for operating system drives' is set to 'Enabled: True' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.2.9 (BL) Ensure 'Choose how BitLocker-protected operating system drives can be recovered: Configure storage of BitLocker recovery information to AD DS:' is set to 'Enabled: Store recovery passwords and key packages' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.2.10 (BL) Ensure 'Choose how BitLocker-protected operating system drives can be recovered: Do not enable BitLocker until recovery information is stored to AD DS for operating system drives' is set to 'Enabled: True' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.2.11 (BL) Ensure 'Configure minimum PIN length for startup' is set to 'Enabled: 7 or more characters' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.2.12 (BL) Ensure 'Configure use of hardware-based encryption for operating system drives' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.2.13 (BL) Ensure 'Configure use of hardware-based encryption for operating system drives: Use BitLocker software-based encryption when hardware encryption is not available' is set to 'Enabled: True' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.2.14 (BL) Ensure 'Configure use of hardware-based encryption for operating system drives: Restrict encryption algorithms and cipher suites allowed for hardware-based encryption' is set to 'Enabled: False' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.2.15 (BL) Ensure 'Configure use of hardware-based encryption for operating system drives: Restrict crypto algorithms or cipher suites to the following:' is set to 'Enabled: 2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.2;2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.42' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.2.16 (BL) Ensure 'Configure use of passwords for operating system drives' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.2.17 (BL) Ensure 'Require additional authentication at startup' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.2.18 (BL) Ensure 'Require additional authentication at startup: Allow BitLocker without a compatible TPM' is set to 'Enabled: False' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.2.19 (BL) Ensure 'Require additional authentication at startup: Configure TPM startup:' is set to 'Enabled: Do not allow TPM' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.2.20 (BL) Ensure 'Require additional authentication at startup: Configure TPM startup PIN:' is set to 'Enabled: Require startup PIN with TPM' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.2.21 (BL) Ensure 'Require additional authentication at startup: Configure TPM startup key:' is set to 'Enabled: Do not allow startup key with TPM' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.2.22 (BL) Ensure 'Require additional authentication at startup: Configure TPM startup key and PIN:' is set to 'Enabled: Do not allow startup key and PIN with TPM' Fail
18.9.11.3 Removable Data Drives
1.0 18.9.11.3.1 (BL) Ensure 'Allow access to BitLocker-protected removable data drives from earlier versions of Windows' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.3.2 (BL) Ensure 'Choose how BitLocker-protected removable drives can be recovered' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.3.3 (BL) Ensure 'Choose how BitLocker-protected removable drives can be recovered: Allow data recovery agent' is set to 'Enabled: True' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.3.4 (BL) Ensure 'Choose how BitLocker-protected removable drives can be recovered: Recovery Password' is set to 'Enabled: Do not allow 48-digit recovery password' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.3.5 (BL) Ensure 'Choose how BitLocker-protected removable drives can be recovered: Recovery Key' is set to 'Enabled: Do not allow 256-bit recovery key' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.3.6 (BL) Ensure 'Choose how BitLocker-protected removable drives can be recovered: Omit recovery options from the BitLocker setup wizard' is set to 'Enabled: True' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.3.7 (BL) Ensure 'Choose how BitLocker-protected removable drives can be recovered: Save BitLocker recovery information to AD DS for removable data drives' is set to 'Enabled: False' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.3.8 (BL) Ensure 'Choose how BitLocker-protected removable drives can be recovered: Configure storage of BitLocker recovery information to AD DS:' is set to 'Enabled: Backup recovery passwords and key packages' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.3.9 (BL) Ensure 'Choose how BitLocker-protected removable drives can be recovered: Do not enable BitLocker until recovery information is stored to AD DS for removable data drives' is set to 'Enabled: False' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.3.10 (BL) Ensure 'Configure use of hardware-based encryption for removable data drives' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.3.11 (BL) Ensure 'Configure use of hardware-based encryption for removable data drives: Use BitLocker software-based encryption when hardware encryption is not available' is set to 'Enabled: True' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.3.12 (BL) Ensure 'Configure use of hardware-based encryption for removable data drives: Restrict encryption algorithms and cipher suites allowed for hardware-based encryption' is set to 'Enabled: False' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.3.13 (BL) Ensure 'Configure use of hardware-based encryption for removable data drives: Restrict crypto algorithms or cipher suites to the following:' is set to 'Enabled: 2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.2;2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.42' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.3.14 (BL) Ensure 'Configure use of passwords for removable data drives' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.3.15 (BL) Ensure 'Configure use of smart cards on removable data drives' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.3.16 (BL) Ensure 'Configure use of smart cards on removable data drives: Require use of smart cards on removable data drives' is set to 'Enabled: True' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.3.17 (BL) Ensure 'Deny write access to removable drives not protected by BitLocker' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.3.18 (BL) Ensure 'Deny write access to removable drives not protected by BitLocker: Do not allow write access to devices configured in another organization' is set to 'Enabled: False' Fail
1.0 18.9.11.4 (BL) Ensure 'Choose drive encryption method and cipher strength (Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 10 [Version 1507])' is set to 'Enabled: AES 256-bit' Fail
18.9.12 Camera
18.9.13 Cloud Content
18.9.14 Connect
18.9.15 Credential User Interface
1.0 18.9.15.1 (L1) Ensure 'Do not display the password reveal button' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.9.15.2 (L1) Ensure 'Enumerate administrator accounts on elevation' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
18.9.16 Data Collection and Preview Builds
18.9.17 Delivery Optimization
18.9.18 Desktop Gadgets
18.9.19 Desktop Window Manager
18.9.20 Device and Driver Compatibility
18.9.21 Device Registration (formerly Workplace Join)
18.9.22 Digital Locker
18.9.23 Edge UI
18.9.24 EMET
1.0 18.9.24.1 (L1) Ensure 'EMET 5.52' or higher is installed Fail
1.0 18.9.24.2 (L1) Ensure 'Default Action and Mitigation Settings' is set to 'Enabled' (plus subsettings) Fail
1.0 18.9.24.3 (L1) Ensure 'Default Protections for Internet Explorer' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.9.24.4 (L1) Ensure 'Default Protections for Popular Software' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.9.24.5 (L1) Ensure 'Default Protections for Recommended Software' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.9.24.6 (L1) Ensure 'System ASLR' is set to 'Enabled: Application Opt-In' Fail
1.0 18.9.24.7 (L1) Ensure 'System DEP' is set to 'Enabled: Application Opt-Out' Fail
1.0 18.9.24.8 (L1) Ensure 'System SEHOP' is set to 'Enabled: Application Opt-Out' Fail
18.9.25 Event Forwarding
18.9.26 Event Log Service
18.9.26.1 Application
1.0 18.9.26.1.1 (L1) Ensure 'Application: Control Event Log behavior when the log file reaches its maximum size' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 18.9.26.1.2 (L1) Ensure 'Application: Specify the maximum log file size (KB)' is set to 'Enabled: 32,768 or greater' Fail
18.9.26.2 Security
1.0 18.9.26.2.1 (L1) Ensure 'Security: Control Event Log behavior when the log file reaches its maximum size' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 18.9.26.2.2 (L1) Ensure 'Security: Specify the maximum log file size (KB)' is set to 'Enabled: 196,608 or greater' Fail
18.9.26.3 Setup
1.0 18.9.26.3.1 (L1) Ensure 'Setup: Control Event Log behavior when the log file reaches its maximum size' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 18.9.26.3.2 (L1) Ensure 'Setup: Specify the maximum log file size (KB)' is set to 'Enabled: 32,768 or greater' Fail
18.9.26.4 System
1.0 18.9.26.4.1 (L1) Ensure 'System: Control Event Log behavior when the log file reaches its maximum size' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 18.9.26.4.2 (L1) Ensure 'System: Specify the maximum log file size (KB)' is set to 'Enabled: 32,768 or greater' Fail
18.9.27 Event Logging
18.9.28 Event Viewer
18.9.29 Family Safety (formerly Parental Controls)
18.9.30 File Explorer (formerly Windows Explorer)
18.9.30.1 Previous Versions
1.0 18.9.30.2 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off Data Execution Prevention for Explorer' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 18.9.30.3 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off heap termination on corruption' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 18.9.30.4 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off shell protocol protected mode' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
18.9.31 File History
18.9.32 Find My Device
18.9.33 Game Explorer
18.9.34 Handwriting
18.9.35 HomeGroup
1.0 18.9.35.1 (L1) Ensure 'Prevent the computer from joining a homegroup' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
18.9.36 Import Video
18.9.37 Internet Explorer
18.9.38 Internet Information Services
18.9.39 Location and Sensors
18.9.39.1 Windows Location Provider
1.0 18.9.39.1.1 (L2) Ensure 'Turn off Windows Location Provider' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.9.39.2 (L2) Ensure 'Turn off location' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
18.9.40 Maintenance Scheduler
18.9.41 Maps
18.9.42 MDM
18.9.43 Messaging
18.9.44 Microsoft account
18.9.45 Microsoft Edge
18.9.46 Microsoft FIDO Authentication
18.9.47 Microsoft Secondary Authentication Factor
18.9.48 Microsoft User Experience Virtualization
18.9.49 NetMeeting
18.9.50 Network Access Protection
18.9.51 Network Projector
18.9.52 OneDrive (formerly SkyDrive)
1.0 18.9.52.1 (L1) Ensure 'Prevent the usage of OneDrive for file storage' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.9.52.2 (L1) Ensure 'Prevent the usage of OneDrive for file storage on Windows 8.1' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
18.9.53 Online Assistance
18.9.54 Password Synchronization
18.9.55 Portable Operating System
18.9.56 Presentation Settings
18.9.57 Push To Install
18.9.58 Remote Desktop Services (formerly Terminal Services)
18.9.58.1 RD Licensing (formerly TS Licensing)
18.9.58.2 Remote Desktop Connection Client
18.9.58.2.1 RemoteFX USB Device Redirection
1.0 18.9.58.2.2 (L1) Ensure 'Do not allow passwords to be saved' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
18.9.58.3 Remote Desktop Session Host (formerly Terminal Server)
18.9.58.3.1 Application Compatibility
18.9.58.3.2 Connections
1.0 18.9.58.3.2.1 (L2) Ensure 'Allow users to connect remotely by using Remote Desktop Services' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
18.9.58.3.3 Device and Resource Redirection
1.0 18.9.58.3.3.1 (L2) Ensure 'Do not allow COM port redirection' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.9.58.3.3.2 (L1) Ensure 'Do not allow drive redirection' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.9.58.3.3.3 (L2) Ensure 'Do not allow LPT port redirection' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.9.58.3.3.4 (L2) Ensure 'Do not allow supported Plug and Play device redirection' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
18.9.58.3.4 Licensing
18.9.58.3.5 Printer Redirection
18.9.58.3.6 Profiles
18.9.58.3.7 RD Connection Broker (formerly TS Connection Broker)
18.9.58.3.8 Remote Session Environment
18.9.58.3.9 Security
1.0 18.9.58.3.9.1 (L1) Ensure 'Always prompt for password upon connection' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.9.58.3.9.2 (L1) Ensure 'Require secure RPC communication' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.9.58.3.9.3 (L1) Ensure 'Set client connection encryption level' is set to 'Enabled: High Level' Fail
18.9.58.3.10 Session Time Limits
1.0 18.9.58.3.10.1 (L2) Ensure 'Set time limit for active but idle Remote Desktop Services sessions' is set to 'Enabled: 15 minutes or less' Fail
1.0 18.9.58.3.10.2 (L2) Ensure 'Set time limit for disconnected sessions' is set to 'Enabled: 1 minute' Fail
18.9.58.3.11 Temporary folders
1.0 18.9.58.3.11.1 (L1) Ensure 'Do not delete temp folders upon exit' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 18.9.58.3.11.2 (L1) Ensure 'Do not use temporary folders per session' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
18.9.59 RSS Feeds
1.0 18.9.59.1 (L1) Ensure 'Prevent downloading of enclosures' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
18.9.60 Search
18.9.60.1 OCR
1.0 18.9.60.2 (L1) Ensure 'Allow indexing of encrypted files' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 18.9.60.3 (L2) Ensure 'Set what information is shared in Search' is set to 'Enabled: Anonymous info' Fail
18.9.61 Security Center
18.9.62 Server for NIS
18.9.63 Shutdown Options
18.9.64 Smart Card
18.9.65 Software Protection Platform
1.0 18.9.65.1 (L2) Ensure 'Turn off KMS Client Online AVS Validation' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
18.9.66 Sound Recorder
18.9.67 Speech
18.9.68 Store
1.0 18.9.68.1 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off Automatic Download and Install of updates' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 18.9.68.2 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off the offer to update to the latest version of Windows' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.9.68.3 (L2) Ensure 'Turn off the Store application' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
18.9.69 Sync your settings
18.9.70 Tablet PC
18.9.71 Task Scheduler
18.9.72 Text Input
18.9.73 Windows Calendar
18.9.74 Windows Color System
18.9.75 Windows Customer Experience Improvement Program
18.9.76 Windows Defender Antivirus (formerly Windows Defender)
18.9.76.1 Client Interface
18.9.76.2 Exclusions
18.9.76.3 MAPS
1.0 18.9.76.3.1 (L1) Ensure 'Configure local setting override for reporting to Microsoft MAPS' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 18.9.76.3.2 (L2) Ensure 'Join Microsoft MAPS' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
18.9.76.4 MpEngine
18.9.76.5 Network Inspection System
18.9.76.6 Quarantine
18.9.76.7 Real-time Protection
1.0 18.9.76.7.1 (L1) Ensure 'Turn on behavior monitoring' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
18.9.76.8 Remediation
18.9.76.9 Reporting
1.0 18.9.76.9.1 (L2) Ensure 'Configure Watson events' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
18.9.76.10 Scan
1.0 18.9.76.10.1 (L1) Ensure 'Scan removable drives' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.9.76.10.2 (L1) Ensure 'Turn on e-mail scanning' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
18.9.76.11 Signature Updates
18.9.76.12 Threats
18.9.76.13 Windows Defender Exploit Guard
1.0 18.9.76.14 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off Windows Defender AntiVirus' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
18.9.77 Windows Defender Application Guard
18.9.78 Windows Defender Exploit Guard
18.9.79 Windows Defender Security Center
18.9.80 Windows Defender SmartScreen
18.9.80.1 Explorer
1.0 18.9.80.1.1 (L1) Ensure 'Configure Windows Defender SmartScreen' is set to 'Enabled: Warn and prevent bypass' Fail
18.9.81 Windows Error Reporting
18.9.81.1 Advanced Error Reporting Settings
18.9.81.2 Consent
1.0 18.9.81.2.1 (L1) Ensure 'Configure Default consent' is set to 'Enabled: Always ask before sending data' Fail
1.0 18.9.81.3 (L1) Ensure 'Automatically send memory dumps for OS-generated error reports' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
18.9.82 Windows Game Recording and Broadcasting
18.9.83 Windows Hello for Business (formerly Microsoft Passport for Work)
18.9.84 Windows Ink Workspace
18.9.85 Windows Installer
1.0 18.9.85.1 (L1) Ensure 'Allow user control over installs' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 18.9.85.2 (L1) Ensure 'Always install with elevated privileges' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 18.9.85.3 (L2) Ensure 'Prevent Internet Explorer security prompt for Windows Installer scripts' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
18.9.86 Windows Logon Options
1.0 18.9.86.1 (L1) Ensure 'Sign-in last interactive user automatically after a system-initiated restart' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
18.9.87 Windows Mail
18.9.88 Windows Media Center
18.9.89 Windows Media Digital Rights Management
18.9.90 Windows Media Player
18.9.91 Windows Meeting Space
18.9.92 Windows Messenger
18.9.93 Windows Mobility Center
18.9.94 Windows Movie Maker
18.9.95 Windows PowerShell
1.0 18.9.95.1 (L1) Ensure 'Turn on PowerShell Script Block Logging' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 18.9.95.2 (L1) Ensure 'Turn on PowerShell Transcription' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
18.9.96 Windows Reliability Analysis
18.9.97 Windows Remote Management (WinRM)
18.9.97.1 WinRM Client
1.0 18.9.97.1.1 (L1) Ensure 'Allow Basic authentication' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 18.9.97.1.2 (L1) Ensure 'Allow unencrypted traffic' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 18.9.97.1.3 (L1) Ensure 'Disallow Digest authentication' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
18.9.97.2 WinRM Service
1.0 18.9.97.2.1 (L1) Ensure 'Allow Basic authentication' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 18.9.97.2.2 (L2) Ensure 'Allow remote server management through WinRM' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 18.9.97.2.3 (L1) Ensure 'Allow unencrypted traffic' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
1.0 18.9.97.2.4 (L1) Ensure 'Disallow WinRM from storing RunAs credentials' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
18.9.98 Windows Remote Shell
1.0 18.9.98.1 (L2) Ensure 'Allow Remote Shell Access' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
18.9.99 Windows SideShow
18.9.100 Windows System Resource Manager
18.9.101 Windows Update
18.9.101.1 Windows Update for Business (formerly Defer Windows Updates)
1.0 18.9.101.2 (L1) Ensure 'Configure Automatic Updates' is set to 'Enabled' Fail
1.0 18.9.101.3 (L1) Ensure 'Configure Automatic Updates: Scheduled install day' is set to '0 - Every day' Fail
1.0 18.9.101.4 (L1) Ensure 'No auto-restart with logged on users for scheduled automatic updates installations' is set to 'Disabled' Fail
19 Administrative Templates (User)
19.1 Control Panel
19.1.1 Add or Remove Programs
19.1.2 Display
19.1.3 Personalization (formerly Desktop Themes)
1.0 19.1.3.1 (L1) Ensure 'Enable screen saver' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 19.1.3.2 (L1) Ensure 'Force specific screen saver: Screen saver executable name' is set to 'Enabled: scrnsave.scr' Pass
1.0 19.1.3.3 (L1) Ensure 'Password protect the screen saver' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 19.1.3.4 (L1) Ensure 'Screen saver timeout' is set to 'Enabled: 900 seconds or fewer, but not 0' Pass
19.2 Desktop
19.3 Network
19.4 Shared Folders
19.5 Start Menu and Taskbar
19.5.1 Notifications
1.0 19.5.1.1 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off toast notifications on the lock screen' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
19.6 System
19.6.1 Ctrl+Alt+Del Options
19.6.2 Driver Installation
19.6.3 Folder Redirection
19.6.4 Group Policy
19.6.5 Internet Communication Management
19.6.5.1 Internet Communication settings
1.0 19.6.5.1.1 (L2) Ensure 'Turn off Help Experience Improvement Program' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
19.7 Windows Components
19.7.1 Add features to Windows 8 / 8.1 / 10 (formerly Windows Anytime Upgrade)
19.7.2 App runtime
19.7.3 Application Compatibility
19.7.4 Attachment Manager
1.0 19.7.4.1 (L1) Ensure 'Do not preserve zone information in file attachments' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 19.7.4.2 (L1) Ensure 'Notify antivirus programs when opening attachments' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
19.7.5 AutoPlay Policies
19.7.6 Backup
19.7.7 Cloud Content
19.7.8 Credential User Interface
19.7.9 Data Collection and Preview Builds
19.7.10 Desktop Gadgets
19.7.11 Desktop Window Manager
19.7.12 Digital Locker
19.7.13 Edge UI
19.7.14 File Explorer (formerly Windows Explorer)
19.7.15 File Revocation
19.7.16 IME
19.7.17 Import Video
19.7.18 Instant Search
19.7.19 Internet Explorer
19.7.20 Location and Sensors
19.7.21 Microsoft Edge
19.7.22 Microsoft Management Console
19.7.23 Microsoft User Experience Virtualization
19.7.24 NetMeeting
19.7.25 Network Projector
19.7.26 Network Sharing
1.0 19.7.26.1 (L1) Ensure 'Prevent users from sharing files within their profile.' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
19.7.27 Presentation Settings
19.7.28 Remote Desktop Services (formerly Terminal Services)
19.7.29 RSS Feeds
19.7.30 Search
19.7.31 Sound Recorder
19.7.32 Store
19.7.33 Tablet PC
19.7.34 Task Scheduler
19.7.35 Windows Calendar
19.7.36 Windows Color System
19.7.37 Windows Defender SmartScreen
19.7.38 Windows Error Reporting
19.7.39 Windows Hello for Business (formerly Microsoft Passport for Work)
19.7.40 Windows Installer
1.0 19.7.40.1 (L1) Ensure 'Always install with elevated privileges' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
19.7.41 Windows Logon Options
19.7.42 Windows Mail
19.7.43 Windows Media Center
19.7.44 Windows Media Player
19.7.44.1 Networking
19.7.44.2 Playback
1.0 19.7.44.2.1 (L2) Ensure 'Prevent Codec Download' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
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Assessment Details

1 Account Policies

This section contains recommendations for account policies.

1.1 Password Policy

This section contains recommendations for password policy.

Fail

1.1.1 (L1) Ensure 'Enforce password history' is set to '24 or more password(s)'

Description:

This policy setting determines the number of renewed, unique passwords that have to be associated with a user account before you can reuse an old password. The value for this policy setting must be between 0 and 24 passwords. The default value for Windows Vista is 0 passwords, but the default setting in a domain is 24 passwords. To maintain the effectiveness of this policy setting, use the Minimum password age setting to prevent users from repeatedly changing their password.

The recommended state for this setting is: 24 or more password(s).

The longer a user uses the same password, the greater the chance that an attacker can determine the password through brute force attacks. Also, any accounts that may have been compromised will remain exploitable for as long as the password is left unchanged. If password changes are required but password reuse is not prevented, or if users continually reuse a small number of passwords, the effectiveness of a good password policy is greatly reduced.

If you specify a low number for this policy setting, users will be able to use the same small number of passwords repeatedly. If you do not also configure the Minimum password age setting, users might repeatedly change their passwords until they can reuse their original password.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to 24 or more password(s):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Account Policies\Password Policy\Enforce password history

Impact:

The major impact of this configuration is that users must create a new password every time they are required to change their old one. If users are required to change their passwords to new unique values, there is an increased risk of users who write their passwords somewhere so that they do not forget them. Another risk is that users may create passwords that change incrementally (for example, password01, password02, and so on) to facilitate memorization but make them easier to guess. Also, an excessively low value for the Minimum password age setting will likely increase administrative overhead, because users who forget their passwords might ask the help desk to reset them frequently.

Ensure 'Password Hist Len' is 'Greater Than Or Equal' to '24' -- Less
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the Enforce Password History to be greater than or equal to 24 0

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References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35219-5 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35219-5
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.5
    Label: Ensure Workstation Screen Locks Are Configured
    Description: Configure screen locks on systems to limit access to unattended workstations.

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Pass

1.1.2 (L1) Ensure 'Maximum password age' is set to '60 or fewer days, but not 0'

Description:

This policy setting defines how long a user can use their password before it expires.

Values for this policy setting range from 0 to 999 days. If you set the value to 0, the password will never expire.

Because attackers can crack passwords, the more frequently you change the password the less opportunity an attacker has to use a cracked password. However, the lower this value is set, the higher the potential for an increase in calls to help desk support due to users having to change their password or forgetting which password is current.

The recommended state for this setting is 60 or fewer days, but not 0.

The longer a password exists the higher the likelihood that it will be compromised by a brute force attack, by an attacker gaining general knowledge about the user, or by the user sharing the password. Configuring the Maximum password age setting to 0 so that users are never required to change their passwords is a major security risk because that allows a compromised password to be used by the malicious user for as long as the valid user is authorized access.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to 60 or fewer days, but not 0:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Account Policies\Password Policy\Maximum password age

Impact:

If the Maximum password age setting is too low, users are required to change their passwords very often. Such a configuration can reduce security in the organization, because users might write their passwords in an insecure location or lose them. If the value for this policy setting is too high, the level of security within an organization is reduced because it allows potential attackers more time in which to discover user passwords or to use compromised accounts.

All of the following tests or sub-groups must pass:
Ensure 'Max Passwd Age' is 'Less Than Or Equal' to '5184000' -- More
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the Max Password Age to be less than or equal to 5184000 3628800
Ensure 'Max Passwd Age' is 'Greater Than' to '0' -- More
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the Max Password Age to be greater than 0 3628800

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            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'Max Passwd Age' is 'Less Than Or Equal' to '5184000'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10002"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10002"
                               type="passwordpolicy_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10002">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="958">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="3628800" dt="int" ev="5184000" name="max_passwd_age"
                                         op="less than or equal"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'Max Passwd Age' is 'Greater Than' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10003"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10003"
                               type="passwordpolicy_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10003">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="958">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="3628800" dt="int" ev="0" name="max_passwd_age" op="greater than"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1003"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_1.1.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1003"/>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1004"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_1.1.2.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1004"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34907-6 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34907-6
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.5
    Label: Ensure Workstation Screen Locks Are Configured
    Description: Configure screen locks on systems to limit access to unattended workstations.

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1.1.3 (L1) Ensure 'Minimum password age' is set to '1 or more day(s)'

Description:

This policy setting determines the number of days that you must use a password before you can change it. The range of values for this policy setting is between 1 and 999 days. (You may also set the value to 0 to allow immediate password changes.) The default value for this setting is 0 days.

The recommended state for this setting is: 1 or more day(s)).

Users may have favorite passwords that they like to use because they are easy to remember and they believe that their password choice is secure from compromise. Unfortunately, passwords are compromised and if an attacker is targeting a specific individual user account, with foreknowledge of data about that user, reuse of old passwords can cause a security breach. To address password reuse a combination of security settings is required. Using this policy setting with the Enforce password history setting prevents the easy reuse of old passwords. For example, if you configure the Enforce password history setting to ensure that users cannot reuse any of their last 12 passwords, they could change their password 13 times in a few minutes and reuse the password they started with, unless you also configure the Minimum password age setting to a number that is greater than 0. You must configure this policy setting to a number that is greater than 0 for the Enforce password history setting to be effective.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to 1 or more day(s):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Account Policies\Password Policy\Minimum password age

Impact:

If an administrator sets a password for a user but wants that user to change the password when the user first logs on, the administrator must select the User must change password at next logon check box, or the user will not be able to change the password until the next day.

Ensure 'Min Passwd Age' is 'Greater Than Or Equal' to '86400' -- Less
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the Min Password Age to be greater than or equal to 86400 0

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.3_L1_Ensure_Minimum_password_age_is_set_to_1_or_more_days"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:32.545-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/5"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35366-4</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:32.545-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:32.541-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'Min Passwd Age' is 'Greater Than Or Equal' to '86400'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10004"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10004"
                               type="passwordpolicy_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10004">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="958">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="0" dt="int" ev="86400" name="min_passwd_age" op="greater than or equal"
                                         result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1005"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_1.1.3.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1005"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35366-4 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35366-4
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.5
    Label: Ensure Workstation Screen Locks Are Configured
    Description: Configure screen locks on systems to limit access to unattended workstations.

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1.1.4 (L1) Ensure 'Minimum password length' is set to '14 or more character(s)'

Description:

This policy setting determines the least number of characters that make up a password for a user account. There are many different theories about how to determine the best password length for an organization, but perhaps 'pass phrase' is a better term than 'password.' In Microsoft Windows 2000 or later, pass phrases can be quite long and can include spaces. Therefore, a phrase such as 'I want to drink a $5 milkshake' is a valid pass phrase; it is a considerably stronger password than an 8 or 10 character string of random numbers and letters, and yet is easier to remember. Users must be educated about the proper selection and maintenance of passwords, especially with regard to password length.

The recommended state for this setting is: 14 or more character(s).

Types of password attacks include dictionary attacks (which attempt to use common words and phrases) and brute force attacks (which try every possible combination of characters). Also, attackers sometimes try to obtain the account database so they can use tools to discover the accounts and passwords.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to 14 or more character(s):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Account Policies\Password Policy\Minimum password length

Impact:

Requirements for extremely long passwords can actually decrease the security of an organization, because users might leave the information in an insecure location or lose it. If very long passwords are required, mistyped passwords could cause account lockouts and increase the volume of help desk calls. If your organization has issues with forgotten passwords due to password length requirements, consider teaching your users about pass phrases, which are often easier to remember and, due to the larger number of character combinations, much harder to discover.

Note: Older versions of Windows such as Windows 98 and Windows NT 4.0 do not support passwords that are longer than 14 characters. Computers that run these older operating systems are unable to authenticate with computers or domains that use accounts that require long passwords.

Ensure 'Min Passwd Len' is 'Greater Than Or Equal' to '14' -- Less
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the Min Password Length to be greater than or equal to 14 0

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.4_L1_Ensure_Minimum_password_length_is_set_to_14_or_more_characters"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:32.549-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/5"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/5/subcontrol/7"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33789-9</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:32.549-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:32.549-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'Min Passwd Len' is 'Greater Than Or Equal' to '14'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10005"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10005"
                               type="passwordpolicy_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10005">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="958">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="0" dt="int" ev="14" name="min_passwd_len" op="greater than or equal"
                                         result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1006"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_1.1.4.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1006"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33789-9 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33789-9
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.5
    Label: Ensure Workstation Screen Locks Are Configured
    Description: Configure screen locks on systems to limit access to unattended workstations.
  • Control 5: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 5.7
    Label: User Accounts Shall Use Long Passwords
    Description: Where multi-factor authentication is not supported, user accounts shall be required to use long passwords on the system (longer than 14 characters).
  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.2
    Label: All Accounts Have A Monitored Expiration Date
    Description: Ensure that all accounts have an expiration date that is monitored and enforced.

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1.1.5 (L1) Ensure 'Password must meet complexity requirements' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting checks all new passwords to ensure that they meet basic requirements for strong passwords.

When this policy is enabled, passwords must meet the following minimum requirements: -- Not contain the user's account name or parts of the user's full name that exceed two consecutive characters

-- Be at least six characters in length

-- Contain characters from three of the following four categories:

---- English uppercase characters (A through Z)

---- English lowercase characters (a through z)

---- Base 10 digits (0 through 9)

---- Non-alphabetic characters (for example, !, $, #, %)

---- A catch-all category of any Unicode character that does not fall under the previous four categories. This fifth category can be regionally specific.

Each additional character in a password increases its complexity exponentially. For instance, a seven-character, all lower-case alphabetic password would have 267 (approximately 8 x 109 or 8 billion) possible combinations. At 1,000,000 attempts per second (a capability of many password-cracking utilities), it would only take 133 minutes to crack. A seven-character alphabetic password with case sensitivity has 527 combinations. A seven-character case-sensitive alphanumeric password without punctuation has 627 combinations. An eight-character password has 268 (or 2 x 1011) possible combinations. Although this might seem to be a large number, at 1,000,000 attempts per second it would take only 59 hours to try all possible passwords. Remember, these times will significantly increase for passwords that use ALT characters and other special keyboard characters such as '!' or '@'. Proper use of the password settings can help make it difficult to mount a brute force attack.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Passwords that contain only alphanumeric characters are extremely easy to discover with several publicly available tools.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Account Policies\Password Policy\Password must meet complexity requirements

Impact:

If the default password complexity configuration is retained, additional help desk calls for locked-out accounts could occur because users might not be accustomed to passwords that contain non-alphabetic characters. However, all users should be able to comply with the complexity requirement with minimal difficulty.

If your organization has more stringent security requirements, you can create a custom version of the Passfilt.dll file that allows the use of arbitrarily complex password strength rules. For example, a custom password filter might require the use of non-upper row characters. (Upper row characters are those that require you to hold down the SHIFT key and press any of the digits between 1 and 0.) A custom password filter might also perform a dictionary check to verify that the proposed password does not contain common dictionary words or fragments.

Also, the use of ALT key character combinations can greatly enhance the complexity of a password. However, such stringent password requirements can result in unhappy users and an extremely busy help desk. Alternatively, your organization could consider a requirement for all administrator passwords to use ALT characters in the 01280159 range. (ALT characters outside of this range can represent standard alphanumeric characters that would not add additional complexity to the password.)

Ensure Password Policy Setting equals 1 (boolean) -- More
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
CIS-CAT was unable to collect any results for the 'Password must meet complexity requirements' setting. Note that the 'Password must meet complexity requirements' setting on a non-domain-joined target is not available for collection.

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.5_L1_Ensure_Password_must_meet_complexity_requirements_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:32.611-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>unknown</result>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33777-4</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:32.611-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:32.552-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure Password Policy Setting  equals 1 (boolean)"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10006"
                               result="unknown"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10006"
                               type="passwordpolicy_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10006">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="958">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="Unknown" dt="boolean" ev="1" name="password_complexity" op="equals"
                                         result="unknown"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1007"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_1.1.5.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1007"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33777-4 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33777-4
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

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1.1.6 (L1) Ensure 'Store passwords using reversible encryption' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether the operating system stores passwords in a way that uses reversible encryption, which provides support for application protocols that require knowledge of the user's password for authentication purposes. Passwords that are stored with reversible encryption are essentially the same as plaintext versions of the passwords.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

Enabling this policy setting allows the operating system to store passwords in a weaker format that is much more susceptible to compromise and weakens your system security.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Account Policies\Password Policy\Store passwords using reversible encryption

Impact:

If your organization uses either the CHAP authentication protocol through remote access or IAS services or Digest Authentication in IIS, you must configure this policy setting to Enabled. This setting is extremely dangerous to apply through Group Policy on a user-by-user basis, because it requires the appropriate user account object to be opened in Active Directory Users and Computers.

Ensure 'Reversible Encryption' is 'Equals' to '0' -- More
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
CIS-CAT was unable to collect any results for the 'Store passwords using reversible encryption' setting. Note that the 'Store passwords using reversible encryption' setting on a non-domain-joined target is not available for collection.

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.6_L1_Ensure_Store_passwords_using_reversible_encryption_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:32.619-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>unknown</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/5"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/14"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35370-6</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:32.619-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:32.615-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'Reversible Encryption' is 'Equals' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10007"
                               result="unknown"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10007"
                               type="passwordpolicy_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10007">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="958">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="Unknown" dt="boolean" ev="0" name="reversible_encryption" op="equals"
                                         result="unknown"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1008"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_1.1.6.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1008"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35370-6 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35370-6
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.5
    Label: Ensure Workstation Screen Locks Are Configured
    Description: Configure screen locks on systems to limit access to unattended workstations.
  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.14
    Label: Encrypt/Hash All Authentication Files And Monitor Their Access
    Description: Verify that all authentication files are encrypted or hashed and that these files cannot be accessed without root or administrator privileges. Audit all access to password files in the system.

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1.2 Account Lockout Policy

This section contains recommendations for account lockout policy.

Pass

1.2.1 (L1) Ensure 'Account lockout duration' is set to '15 or more minute(s)'

Description:

This policy setting determines the length of time that must pass before a locked account is unlocked and a user can try to log on again. The setting does this by specifying the number of minutes a locked out account will remain unavailable. If the value for this policy setting is configured to 0, locked out accounts will remain locked out until an administrator manually unlocks them.

Although it might seem like a good idea to configure the value for this policy setting to a high value, such a configuration will likely increase the number of calls that the help desk receives to unlock accounts locked by mistake. Users should be aware of the length of time a lock remains in place, so that they realize they only need to call the help desk if they have an extremely urgent need to regain access to their computer.

The recommended state for this setting is: 15 or more minute(s).

A denial of service (DoS) condition can be created if an attacker abuses the Account lockout threshold and repeatedly attempts to log on with a specific account. Once you configure the Account lockout threshold setting, the account will be locked out after the specified number of failed attempts. If you configure the Account lockout duration setting to 0, then the account will remain locked out until an administrator unlocks it manually.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to 15 or more minute(s):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Account Policies\Account Lockout Policy\Account lockout duration

Impact:

Although it may seem like a good idea to configure this policy setting to never automatically unlock an account, such a configuration can increase the number of requests that your organization's help desk receives to unlock accounts that were locked by mistake.

Ensure 'Account lockout duration' is set to '15 or more minute(s)' -- More
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the Lockout Duration to be greater than or equal to 900 1800

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
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             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
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             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:33.510-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/7"
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   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16"
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   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35409-2</ident>
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         <cis:and>
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                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10008"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10008"
                               type="lockoutpolicy_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10008">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="960">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="1800" dt="int" ev="900" name="lockout_duration" op="greater than or equal"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1009"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_1.2.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1009"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35409-2 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35409-2
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.7
    Label: Configure Account Lockouts
    Description: Use and configure account lockouts such that after a set number of failed login attempts the account is locked for a standard period of time.
  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.

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Fail

1.2.2 (L1) Ensure 'Account lockout threshold' is set to '10 or fewer invalid logon attempt(s), but not 0'

Description:

This policy setting determines the number of failed logon attempts before the account is locked. Setting this policy to 0 does not conform with the benchmark as doing so disables the account lockout threshold.

The recommended state for this setting is: 10 or fewer invalid logon attempt(s), but not 0.

Setting an account lockout threshold reduces the likelihood that an online password brute force attack will be successful. Setting the account lockout threshold too low introduces risk of increased accidental lockouts and/or a malicious actor intentionally locking out accounts.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to 10 or fewer invalid login attempt(s), but not 0:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Account Policies\Account Lockout Policy\Account lockout threshold

Impact:

If this policy setting is enabled, a locked-out account will not be usable until it is reset by an administrator or until the account lockout duration expires. This setting may generate additional help desk calls.

If you enforce this setting an attacker could cause a denial of service condition by deliberately generating failed logons for multiple user, therefore you should also configure the Account Lockout Duration to a relatively low value.

If you configure the Account Lockout Threshold to 0, there is a possibility that an attacker's attempt to discover passwords with a brute force password attack might go undetected if a robust audit mechanism is not in place.

All of the following tests or sub-groups must pass:
Ensure 'Account lockout threshold' is set to '10 or fewer invalid logon attempt(s)' -- More
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the Account Lockout Threshold to be less than or equal to 10 0
Ensure 'Account lockout threshold' is set to 'Not 0' -- Less
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the Account Lockout Threshold to be greater than 0 0

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.2.2_L1_Ensure_Account_lockout_threshold_is_set_to_10_or_fewer_invalid_logon_attempts_but_not_0"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:33.513-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
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   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33728-7</ident>
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                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:33.510-08:00">
         <cis:and>
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                               comment=" Ensure 'Account lockout threshold' is set to '10 or fewer invalid logon attempt(s)'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10009"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10009"
                               type="lockoutpolicy_test">
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                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="0" dt="int" ev="10" name="lockout_threshold" op="less than or equal"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment=" Ensure 'Account lockout threshold' is set to 'Not 0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10010"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10010"
                               type="lockoutpolicy_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10010">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="960">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="0" dt="int" ev="0" name="lockout_threshold" op="greater than"
                                         result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1010"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_1.2.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1010"/>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1011"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_1.2.2.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1011"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33728-7 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33728-7
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.7
    Label: Configure Account Lockouts
    Description: Use and configure account lockouts such that after a set number of failed login attempts the account is locked for a standard period of time.
  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.

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Pass

1.2.3 (L1) Ensure 'Reset account lockout counter after' is set to '15 or more minute(s)'

Description:

This policy setting determines the length of time before the Account lockout threshold resets to zero. The default value for this policy setting is Not Defined. If the Account lockout threshold is defined, this reset time must be less than or equal to the value for the Account lockout duration setting.

If you leave this policy setting at its default value or configure the value to an interval that is too long, your environment could be vulnerable to a DoS attack. An attacker could maliciously perform a number of failed logon attempts on all users in the organization, which will lock out their accounts. If no policy were determined to reset the account lockout, it would be a manual task for administrators. Conversely, if a reasonable time value is configured for this policy setting, users would be locked out for a set period until all of the accounts are unlocked automatically.

The recommended state for this setting is: 15 or more minute(s).

Users can accidentally lock themselves out of their accounts if they mistype their password multiple times. To reduce the chance of such accidental lockouts, the Reset account lockout counter after setting determines the number of minutes that must elapse before the counter that tracks failed logon attempts and triggers lockouts is reset to 0.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to 15 or more minute(s):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Account Policies\Account Lockout Policy\Reset account lockout counter after

Impact:

If you do not configure this policy setting or if the value is configured to an interval that is too long, a DoS attack could occur. An attacker could maliciously attempt to log on to each user's account numerous times and lock out their accounts as described in the preceding paragraphs. If you do not configure the Reset account lockout counter after setting, administrators would have to manually unlock all accounts. If you configure this policy setting to a reasonable value the users would be locked out for some period, after which their accounts would unlock automatically. Be sure that you notify users of the values used for this policy setting so that they will wait for the lockout timer to expire before they call the help desk about their inability to log on.

Ensure 'Reset account lockout counter after' is set to '15 or more minute(s)' -- More
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the Reset Account Lockout Counter (sec) to be greater than or equal to 900 1800

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.2.3_L1_Ensure_Reset_account_lockout_counter_after_is_set_to_15_or_more_minutes"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:33.513-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/7"
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   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35408-4</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:33.513-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:33.513-08:00">
         <cis:and>
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                               comment="Ensure 'Reset account lockout counter after' is set to '15 or more minute(s)'"
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                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10011"
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                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10011"
                               type="lockoutpolicy_test">
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                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
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         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1012"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_1.2.3.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1012"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35408-4 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35408-4
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.7
    Label: Configure Account Lockouts
    Description: Use and configure account lockouts such that after a set number of failed login attempts the account is locked for a standard period of time.
  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.

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2 Local Policies

This section contains recommendations for local policies.

2.1 Audit Policy

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

2.2 User Rights Assignment

This section contains recommendations for user rights assignments.

Pass

2.2.1 (L1) Ensure 'Access Credential Manager as a trusted caller' is set to 'No One'

Description:

This security setting is used by Credential Manager during Backup and Restore. No accounts should have this user right, as it is only assigned to Winlogon. Users' saved credentials might be compromised if this user right is assigned to other entities.

The recommended state for this setting is: No One.

If an account is given this right the user of the account may create an application that calls into Credential Manager and is returned the credentials for another user.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to No One:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Access Credential Manager as a trusted caller

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'setrustedcredmanaccessnameright' is set to 'Set Is Empty' -- More
No Security Principals were found to be out of compliance.

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.1_L1_Ensure_Access_Credential_Manager_as_a_trusted_caller_is_set_to_No_One"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:38.494-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/5/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35457-1</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:38.494-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:38.275-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'setrustedcredmanaccessnameright' is set to 'Set Is Empty' "
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10012"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10012"
                               type="accesstoken_test">
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                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
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                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Administrators"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1656">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Power Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
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                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Guests"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1658">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Distributed COM Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
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                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="BUILTIN\IIS_IUSRS"/>
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                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
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                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="System Mandatory Level"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
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                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
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                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="NTLM Authentication"/>
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                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
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                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="NT SERVICE"/>
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                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
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                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Performance Monitor Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
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                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="SChannel Authentication"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
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                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1666">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Digest Authentication"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1667">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Guest"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1668">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="IE11WIN8_1\WinRMRemoteWMIUsers__"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
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                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1669">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="NT SERVICE\ALL SERVICES"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1670">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="NETWORK SERVICE"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1671">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
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                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1672">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Cryptographic Operators"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1673">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Low Mandatory Level"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1674">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="High Mandatory Level"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1675">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Network Configuration Operators"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1676">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="NT SERVICE\WdiServiceHost"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1677">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Untrusted Mandatory Level"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1678">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="BATCH"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1679">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="NETWORK"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1680">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="DIALUP"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1681">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="ANONYMOUS LOGON"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1682">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="SERVICE"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1683">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="IE11WIN8_1\IEUser"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1684">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="INTERACTIVE"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1685">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="ENTERPRISE DOMAIN CONTROLLERS"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1686">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="PROXY"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1687">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="NULL SID"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1688">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Backup Operators"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1689">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Hyper-V Administrators"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1690">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Access Control Assistance Operators"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1691">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Performance Log Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1692">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="CREATOR GROUP"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1693">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="CREATOR OWNER"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1694">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="CREATOR GROUP SERVER"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1695">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="CREATOR OWNER SERVER"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1696">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="LOCAL"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1697">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="CONSOLE LOGON"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1698">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="OWNER RIGHTS"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1699">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Medium Mandatory Level"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
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                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1700">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Everyone"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1701">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Remote Desktop Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1702">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="sshd"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1703">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="IE11WIN8_1\sshd_server"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1704">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Event Log Readers"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1705">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Medium Plus Mandatory Level"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1706">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="IUSR"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1707">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Remote Management Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1708">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="This Organization"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1709">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="REMOTE INTERACTIVE LOGON"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
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                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1710">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="TERMINAL SERVER USER"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
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                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1711">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="RESTRICTED"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1712">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Authenticated Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1713">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="SELF"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1714">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="LOCAL SERVICE"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setrustedcredmanaccessnameright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1715">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
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References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35457-1 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35457-1
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 5: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 5.1
    Label: Minimize And Sparingly Use Administrative Privileges
    Description: Minimize administrative privileges and only use administrative accounts when they are required. Implement focused auditing on the use of administrative privileged functions and monitor for anomalous behavior.

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2.2.2 (L1) Ensure 'Access this computer from the network' is set to 'Administrators, Remote Desktop Users'

Description:

This policy setting allows other users on the network to connect to the computer and is required by various network protocols that include Server Message Block (SMB)-based protocols, NetBIOS, Common Internet File System (CIFS), and Component Object Model Plus (COM+).

The recommended state for this setting is: Administrators, Remote Desktop Users.

Users who can connect from their computer to the network can access resources on target computers for which they have permission. For example, the Access this computer from the network user right is required for users to connect to shared printers and folders. If this user right is assigned to the Everyone group, then anyone will be able to read the files in those shared folders. However, this situation is unlikely for new installations of Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 (SP1), because the default share and NTFS permissions in Windows Server 2003 do not include the Everyone group. This vulnerability may have a higher level of risk for computers that you upgrade from Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000, because the default permissions for these operating systems are not as restrictive as the default permissions in Windows Server 2003.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Administrators, Remote Desktop Users:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Access this computer from the network

Impact:

If you remove the Access this computer from the network user right on Domain Controllers for all users, no one will be able to log on to the domain or use network resources. If you remove this user right on Member Servers, users will not be able to connect to those servers through the network. Successful negotiation of IPsec connections requires that the initiating machine has this right, therefore if using IPsec, it is recommended that it be assigned to the Authenticated Users group. If you have installed optional components such as ASP.NET or Internet Information Services (IIS), you may need to assign this user right to additional accounts that are required by those components. It is important to verify that authorized users are assigned this user right for the computers they need to access the network.

Ensure 'senetworklogonright' is set to 'Set White List' -- Less
The following Security Principals were found to be out of compliance:
Everyone,Users,Backup Operators

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             severity="unknown"
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References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-32928-4 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-32928-4
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.

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2.2.3 (L1) Ensure 'Act as part of the operating system' is set to 'No One'

Description:

This policy setting allows a process to assume the identity of any user and thus gain access to the resources that the user is authorized to access.

The recommended state for this setting is: No One.

Note: This user right is considered a 'sensitive privilege' for the purposes of auditing.

The Act as part of the operating system user right is extremely powerful. Anyone with this user right can take complete control of the computer and erase evidence of their activities.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to No One:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Act as part of the operating system

Impact:

There should be little or no impact because the Act as part of the operating system user right is rarely needed by any accounts other than the Local System account, which implicitly has this right.

Ensure 'setcbprivilege' is set to 'Set Is Empty' -- Less
The following Security Principals were found to be out of compliance:
IE11WIN8_1\sshd_server

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References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35403-5 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35403-5
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    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 5: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 5.1
    Label: Minimize And Sparingly Use Administrative Privileges
    Description: Minimize administrative privileges and only use administrative accounts when they are required. Implement focused auditing on the use of administrative privileged functions and monitor for anomalous behavior.

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2.2.4 (L1) Ensure 'Adjust memory quotas for a process' is set to 'Administrators, LOCAL SERVICE, NETWORK SERVICE'

Description:

This policy setting allows a user to adjust the maximum amount of memory that is available to a process. The ability to adjust memory quotas is useful for system tuning, but it can be abused. In the wrong hands, it could be used to launch a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The recommended state for this setting is: Administrators, LOCAL SERVICE, NETWORK SERVICE.

A user with the Adjust memory quotas for a process user right can reduce the amount of memory that is available to any process, which could cause business-critical network applications to become slow or to fail. In the wrong hands, this privilege could be used to start a denial of service (DoS) attack.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Administrators, LOCAL SERVICE, NETWORK SERVICE:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Adjust memory quotas for a process

Impact:

Organizations that have not restricted users to roles with limited privileges will find it difficult to impose this countermeasure. Also, if you have installed optional components such as ASP.NET or IIS, you may need to assign the Adjust memory quotas for a process user right to additional accounts that are required by those components. Otherwise, this countermeasure should have no impact on most computers. If this user right is necessary for a user account, it can be assigned to a local computer account instead of a domain account.

Ensure 'seincreasequotaprivilege' is set to 'Set White List' -- Less
The following Security Principals were found to be out of compliance:
IE11WIN8_1\sshd_server

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                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="PROXY"/>
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                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="REMOTE INTERACTIVE LOGON"/>
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                                         result="true"/>
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                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
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References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35490-2 -- More
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    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35490-2
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CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 5: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 5.1
    Label: Minimize And Sparingly Use Administrative Privileges
    Description: Minimize administrative privileges and only use administrative accounts when they are required. Implement focused auditing on the use of administrative privileged functions and monitor for anomalous behavior.

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2.2.5 (L1) Ensure 'Allow log on locally' is set to 'Administrators, Users'

Description:

This policy setting determines which users can interactively log on to computers in your environment. Logons that are initiated by pressing the CTRL+ALT+DEL key sequence on the client computer keyboard require this user right. Users who attempt to log on through Terminal Services / Remote Desktop Services or IIS also require this user right.

The Guest account is assigned this user right by default. Although this account is disabled by default, it's recommended that you enable this setting through Group Policy. However, this user right should generally be restricted to the Administrators and Users groups. Assign this user right to the Backup Operators group if your organization requires that they have this capability.

The recommended state for this setting is: Administrators, Users.

Any account with the Allow log on locally user right can log on at the console of the computer. If you do not restrict this user right to legitimate users who need to be able to log on to the console of the computer, unauthorized users could download and run malicious software to elevate their privileges.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Administrators, Users:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Allow log on locally

Impact:

If you remove these default groups, you could limit the abilities of users who are assigned to specific administrative roles in your environment. You should confirm that delegated activities will not be adversely affected by any changes that you make to the Allow log on locally user right.

Ensure 'seinteractivelogonright' is set to 'Set White List' -- Less
The following Security Principals were found to be out of compliance:
Guest,Backup Operators

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             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:42.619-08:00"
             version="1"
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References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35640-2 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35640-2
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.

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2.2.6 (L1) Ensure 'Allow log on through Remote Desktop Services' is set to 'Administrators, Remote Desktop Users'

Description:

This policy setting determines which users or groups have the right to log on as a Remote Desktop Services client. If your organization uses Remote Assistance as part of its help desk strategy, create a group and assign it this user right through Group Policy. If the help desk in your organization does not use Remote Assistance, assign this user right only to the Administrators group or use the Restricted Groups feature to ensure that no user accounts are part of the Remote Desktop Users group.

Restrict this user right to the Administrators group, and possibly the Remote Desktop Users group, to prevent unwanted users from gaining access to computers on your network by means of the Remote Assistance feature.

The recommended state for this setting is: Administrators, Remote Desktop Users.

Note: The above list is to be treated as a whitelist, which implies that the above principals need not be present for assessment of this recommendation to pass.

Note #2: In all versions of Windows prior to Windows 7, Remote Desktop Services was known as Terminal Services, so you should substitute the older term if comparing against an older OS.

Any account with the Allow log on through Remote Desktop Services user right can log on to the remote console of the computer. If you do not restrict this user right to legitimate users who need to log on to the console of the computer, unauthorized users could download and run malicious software to elevate their privileges.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Administrators, Remote Desktop Users:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Allow log on through Remote Desktop Services

Impact:

Removal of the Allow log on through Remote Desktop Services user right from other groups or membership changes in these default groups could limit the abilities of users who perform specific administrative roles in your environment. You should confirm that delegated activities will not be adversely affected.

Ensure 'seremoteinteractivelogonright' is set to 'Set White List' -- More
No Security Principals were found to be out of compliance.

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                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seremoteinteractivelogonright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
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                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Power Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seremoteinteractivelogonright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3260">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Digest Authentication"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seremoteinteractivelogonright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3301">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Remote Management Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seremoteinteractivelogonright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3252">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Distributed COM Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seremoteinteractivelogonright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3272">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="BATCH"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seremoteinteractivelogonright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3277">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="IE11WIN8_1\IEUser"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seremoteinteractivelogonright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3283">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Hyper-V Administrators"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seremoteinteractivelogonright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3306">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Authenticated Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seremoteinteractivelogonright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3274">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="DIALUP"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seremoteinteractivelogonright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3264">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="NETWORK SERVICE"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seremoteinteractivelogonright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3256">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="NTLM Authentication"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seremoteinteractivelogonright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3294">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Everyone"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seremoteinteractivelogonright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3309">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="SYSTEM"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seremoteinteractivelogonright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3292">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="OWNER RIGHTS"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seremoteinteractivelogonright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3289">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="CREATOR OWNER SERVER"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seremoteinteractivelogonright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3307">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="SELF"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seremoteinteractivelogonright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3270">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="NT SERVICE\WdiServiceHost"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seremoteinteractivelogonright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3279">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="ENTERPRISE DOMAIN CONTROLLERS"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seremoteinteractivelogonright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3285">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Performance Log Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seremoteinteractivelogonright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3276">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="SERVICE"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seremoteinteractivelogonright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3268">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="High Mandatory Level"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seremoteinteractivelogonright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3299">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Medium Plus Mandatory Level"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seremoteinteractivelogonright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3251">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Guests"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seremoteinteractivelogonright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3262">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="IE11WIN8_1\WinRMRemoteWMIUsers__"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seremoteinteractivelogonright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
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                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3298">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Event Log Readers"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seremoteinteractivelogonright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3271">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Untrusted Mandatory Level"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seremoteinteractivelogonright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
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                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3275">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="ANONYMOUS LOGON"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seremoteinteractivelogonright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3281">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="NULL SID"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seremoteinteractivelogonright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3304">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="TERMINAL SERVER USER"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seremoteinteractivelogonright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3297">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="IE11WIN8_1\sshd_server"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seremoteinteractivelogonright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
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                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="NT SERVICE\ALL SERVICES"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seremoteinteractivelogonright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
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                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle"
                                                    value="NT AUTHORITY\Local account and member of Administrators group"/>
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                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seremoteinteractivelogonright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
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                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seremoteinteractivelogonright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
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                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Administrator"/>
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                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seremoteinteractivelogonright"
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                                         result="true"/>
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                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="LOCAL"/>
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                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seremoteinteractivelogonright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
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                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3282">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Backup Operators"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seremoteinteractivelogonright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
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                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="CREATOR GROUP SERVER"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seremoteinteractivelogonright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
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                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="BUILTIN\IIS_IUSRS"/>
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                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seremoteinteractivelogonright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
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                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="INTERACTIVE"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seremoteinteractivelogonright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
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                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="CONSOLE LOGON"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seremoteinteractivelogonright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
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                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3296">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="sshd"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seremoteinteractivelogonright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
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                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Access Control Assistance Operators"/>
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                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seremoteinteractivelogonright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
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                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Performance Monitor Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seremoteinteractivelogonright"
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                                         result="true"/>
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                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="CREATOR GROUP"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seremoteinteractivelogonright"
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                                         result="true"/>
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                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="PROXY"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seremoteinteractivelogonright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
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                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Network Configuration Operators"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seremoteinteractivelogonright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
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                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3303">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="REMOTE INTERACTIVE LOGON"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seremoteinteractivelogonright"
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                                         result="true"/>
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References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33035-7 -- More
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    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33035-7
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  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
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    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.

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2.2.7 (L1) Ensure 'Back up files and directories' is set to 'Administrators'

Description:

This policy setting allows users to circumvent file and directory permissions to back up the system. This user right is enabled only when an application (such as NTBACKUP) attempts to access a file or directory through the NTFS file system backup application programming interface (API). Otherwise, the assigned file and directory permissions apply.

The recommended state for this setting is: Administrators.

Note: This user right is considered a 'sensitive privilege' for the purposes of auditing.

Users who are able to back up data from a computer could take the backup media to a non-domain computer on which they have administrative privileges and restore the data. They could take ownership of the files and view any unencrypted data that is contained within the backup set.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Administrators.

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Back up files and directories

Impact:

Changes in the membership of the groups that have the Back up files and directories user right could limit the abilities of users who are assigned to specific administrative roles in your environment. You should confirm that authorized backup administrators are still able to perform backup operations.

Ensure 'sebackupprivilege' is set to 'Set White List' -- Less
The following Security Principals were found to be out of compliance:
Backup Operators

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                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3324">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="NT SERVICE"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3369">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="This Organization"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3332">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Replicator"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3328">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Guest"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3367">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="IUSR"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3360">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Medium Mandatory Level"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3378">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Protected Process Mandatory Level"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3326">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="SChannel Authentication"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3334">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Low Mandatory Level"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3362">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Remote Desktop Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3321">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="System Mandatory Level"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3317">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Power Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3327">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Digest Authentication"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3368">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Remote Management Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3319">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Distributed COM Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3339">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="BATCH"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3350">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Hyper-V Administrators"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3344">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="IE11WIN8_1\IEUser"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3373">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Authenticated Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3341">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="DIALUP"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3331">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="NETWORK SERVICE"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3323">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="NTLM Authentication"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3361">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Everyone"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3376">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="SYSTEM"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3359">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="OWNER RIGHTS"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3356">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="CREATOR OWNER SERVER"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3374">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="SELF"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3337">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="NT SERVICE\WdiServiceHost"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3346">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="ENTERPRISE DOMAIN CONTROLLERS"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3352">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Performance Log Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3335">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="High Mandatory Level"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3343">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="SERVICE"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3366">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Medium Plus Mandatory Level"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3318">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Guests"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3365">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Event Log Readers"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3329">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="IE11WIN8_1\WinRMRemoteWMIUsers__"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3338">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Untrusted Mandatory Level"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3348">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="NULL SID"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3342">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="ANONYMOUS LOGON"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3371">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="TERMINAL SERVER USER"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3364">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="IE11WIN8_1\sshd_server"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3330">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="NT SERVICE\ALL SERVICES"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3379">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle"
                                                    value="NT AUTHORITY\Local account and member of Administrators group"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3315">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3340">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="NETWORK"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3357">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="LOCAL"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3322">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Administrator"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3349">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Backup Operators"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="true" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3355">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="CREATOR GROUP SERVER"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3320">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="BUILTIN\IIS_IUSRS"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3363">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="sshd"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3358">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="CONSOLE LOGON"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3345">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="INTERACTIVE"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3351">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Access Control Assistance Operators"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3325">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Performance Monitor Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3353">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="CREATOR GROUP"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3336">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Network Configuration Operators"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3347">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="PROXY"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3370">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="REMOTE INTERACTIVE LOGON"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sebackupprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1019"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35699-8 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35699-8
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 5: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 5.1
    Label: Minimize And Sparingly Use Administrative Privileges
    Description: Minimize administrative privileges and only use administrative accounts when they are required. Implement focused auditing on the use of administrative privileged functions and monitor for anomalous behavior.

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2.2.8 (L1) Ensure 'Change the system time' is set to 'Administrators, LOCAL SERVICE'

Description:

This policy setting determines which users and groups can change the time and date on the internal clock of the computers in your environment. Users who are assigned this user right can affect the appearance of event logs. When a computer's time setting is changed, logged events reflect the new time, not the actual time that the events occurred.

The recommended state for this setting is: Administrators, LOCAL SERVICE.

Note: Discrepancies between the time on the local computer and on the Domain Controllers in your environment may cause problems for the Kerberos authentication protocol, which could make it impossible for users to log on to the domain or obtain authorization to access domain resources after they are logged on. Also, problems will occur when Group Policy is applied to client computers if the system time is not synchronized with the Domain Controllers.

Users who can change the time on a computer could cause several problems. For example, time stamps on event log entries could be made inaccurate, time stamps on files and folders that are created or modified could be incorrect, and computers that belong to a domain may not be able to authenticate themselves or users who try to log on to the domain from them. Also, because the Kerberos authentication protocol requires that the requestor and authenticator have their clocks synchronized within an administrator-defined skew period, an attacker who changes a computer's time may cause that computer to be unable to obtain or grant Kerberos tickets.

The risk from these types of events is mitigated on most Domain Controllers, Member Servers, and end-user computers because the Windows Time service automatically synchronizes time with Domain Controllers in the following ways:

  • All client desktop computers and Member Servers use the authenticating Domain Controller as their inbound time partner.
  • All Domain Controllers in a domain nominate the Primary Domain Controller (PDC) Emulator operations master as their inbound time partner.
  • All PDC Emulator operations masters follow the hierarchy of domains in the selection of their inbound time partner.
  • The PDC Emulator operations master at the root of the domain is authoritative for the organization. Therefore it is recommended that you configure this computer to synchronize with a reliable external time server.

This vulnerability becomes much more serious if an attacker is able to change the system time and then stop the Windows Time service or reconfigure it to synchronize with a time server that is not accurate.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Administrators, LOCAL SERVICE:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Change the system time

Impact:

There should be no impact, because time synchronization for most organizations should be fully automated for all computers that belong to the domain. Computers that do not belong to the domain should be configured to synchronize with an external source.

Ensure 'sesystemtimeprivilege' is set to 'Set White List' -- More
No Security Principals were found to be out of compliance.

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References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33094-4 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33094-4
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 5: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 5.1
    Label: Minimize And Sparingly Use Administrative Privileges
    Description: Minimize administrative privileges and only use administrative accounts when they are required. Implement focused auditing on the use of administrative privileged functions and monitor for anomalous behavior.

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2.2.9 (L1) Ensure 'Change the time zone' is set to 'Administrators, LOCAL SERVICE, Users'

Description:

This setting determines which users can change the time zone of the computer. This ability holds no great danger for the computer and may be useful for mobile workers.

The recommended state for this setting is: Administrators, LOCAL SERVICE, Users.

Changing the time zone represents little vulnerability because the system time is not affected. This setting merely enables users to display their preferred time zone while being synchronized with Domain Controllers in different time zones.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Administrators, LOCAL SERVICE, Users:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Change the time zone

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'setimezoneprivilege' is set to 'Set White List' -- More
No Security Principals were found to be out of compliance.

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References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33431-8 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33431-8
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 5: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 5.1
    Label: Minimize And Sparingly Use Administrative Privileges
    Description: Minimize administrative privileges and only use administrative accounts when they are required. Implement focused auditing on the use of administrative privileged functions and monitor for anomalous behavior.

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2.2.10 (L1) Ensure 'Create a pagefile' is set to 'Administrators'

Description:

This policy setting allows users to change the size of the pagefile. By making the pagefile extremely large or extremely small, an attacker could easily affect the performance of a compromised computer.

The recommended state for this setting is: Administrators.

Users who can change the page file size could make it extremely small or move the file to a highly fragmented storage volume, which could cause reduced computer performance.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Administrators:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Create a pagefile

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'secreatepagefileprivilege' is set to 'Set White List' -- More
No Security Principals were found to be out of compliance.

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References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33051-4 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33051-4
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CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 5: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 5.1
    Label: Minimize And Sparingly Use Administrative Privileges
    Description: Minimize administrative privileges and only use administrative accounts when they are required. Implement focused auditing on the use of administrative privileged functions and monitor for anomalous behavior.

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2.2.11 (L1) Ensure 'Create a token object' is set to 'No One'

Description:

This policy setting allows a process to create an access token, which may provide elevated rights to access sensitive data.

The recommended state for this setting is: No One.

Note: This user right is considered a 'sensitive privilege' for the purposes of auditing.

A user account that is given this user right has complete control over the system and can lead to the system being compromised. It is highly recommended that you do not assign any user accounts this right.

The operating system examines a user's access token to determine the level of the user's privileges. Access tokens are built when users log on to the local computer or connect to a remote computer over a network. When you revoke a privilege, the change is immediately recorded, but the change is not reflected in the user's access token until the next time the user logs on or connects. Users with the ability to create or modify tokens can change the level of access for any currently logged on account. They could escalate their own privileges or create a DoS condition.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to No One:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Create a token object

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'secreatetokenprivilege' is set to 'Set Is Empty' -- Less
The following Security Principals were found to be out of compliance:
IE11WIN8_1\sshd_server

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References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33779-0 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33779-0
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 5: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 5.1
    Label: Minimize And Sparingly Use Administrative Privileges
    Description: Minimize administrative privileges and only use administrative accounts when they are required. Implement focused auditing on the use of administrative privileged functions and monitor for anomalous behavior.

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2.2.12 (L1) Ensure 'Create global objects' is set to 'Administrators, LOCAL SERVICE, NETWORK SERVICE, SERVICE'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether users can create global objects that are available to all sessions. Users can still create objects that are specific to their own session if they do not have this user right.

Users who can create global objects could affect processes that run under other users' sessions. This capability could lead to a variety of problems, such as application failure or data corruption.

The recommended state for this setting is: Administrators, LOCAL SERVICE, NETWORK SERVICE, SERVICE.

Users who can create global objects could affect Windows services and processes that run under other user or system accounts. This capability could lead to a variety of problems, such as application failure, data corruption and elevation of privilege.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Administrators, LOCAL SERVICE, NETWORK SERVICE, SERVICE:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Create global objects

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'secreateglobalprivilege' is set to 'Set White List' -- More
No Security Principals were found to be out of compliance.

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                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="REMOTE INTERACTIVE LOGON"/>
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References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33095-1 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33095-1
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 5: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 5.1
    Label: Minimize And Sparingly Use Administrative Privileges
    Description: Minimize administrative privileges and only use administrative accounts when they are required. Implement focused auditing on the use of administrative privileged functions and monitor for anomalous behavior.

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2.2.13 (L1) Ensure 'Create permanent shared objects' is set to 'No One'

Description:

This user right is useful to kernel-mode components that extend the object namespace. However, components that run in kernel mode have this user right inherently. Therefore, it is typically not necessary to specifically assign this user right.

The recommended state for this setting is: No One.

Users who have the Create permanent shared objects user right could create new shared objects and expose sensitive data to the network.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to No One:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Create permanent shared objects

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'secreatepermanentprivilege' is set to 'Set Is Empty' -- More
No Security Principals were found to be out of compliance.

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References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33780-8 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33780-8
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    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 5: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 5.1
    Label: Minimize And Sparingly Use Administrative Privileges
    Description: Minimize administrative privileges and only use administrative accounts when they are required. Implement focused auditing on the use of administrative privileged functions and monitor for anomalous behavior.

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2.2.14 (L1) Configure 'Create symbolic links'

Description:

This policy setting determines which users can create symbolic links. In Windows Vista, existing NTFS file system objects, such as files and folders, can be accessed by referring to a new kind of file system object called a symbolic link. A symbolic link is a pointer (much like a shortcut or .lnk file) to another file system object, which can be a file, folder, shortcut or another symbolic link. The difference between a shortcut and a symbolic link is that a shortcut only works from within the Windows shell. To other programs and applications, shortcuts are just another file, whereas with symbolic links, the concept of a shortcut is implemented as a feature of the NTFS file system.

Symbolic links can potentially expose security vulnerabilities in applications that are not designed to use them. For this reason, the privilege for creating symbolic links should only be assigned to trusted users. By default, only Administrators can create symbolic links.

The recommended state for this setting is: Administrators and (when the Hyper-V feature is installed) NT VIRTUAL MACHINE\Virtual Machines.

Users who have the Create symbolic links user right could inadvertently or maliciously expose your system to symbolic link attacks. Symbolic link attacks can be used to change the permissions on a file, to corrupt data, to destroy data, or as a Denial of Service attack.

To implement the recommended configuration state, configure the following UI path:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Create symbolic links

Impact:

In most cases there will be no impact because this is the default configuration. However, on Windows Workstations with the Hyper-V feature installed, this user right should also be granted to the special group Virtual Machines - otherwise you will not be able to create new virtual machines.

Ensure 'secreatesymboliclinkprivilege' is set to 'Set White List' -- More
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                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="This Organization"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1532">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Replicator"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1528">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Guest"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1560">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Medium Mandatory Level"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1567">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="IUSR"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1578">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Protected Process Mandatory Level"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1526">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="SChannel Authentication"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1534">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Low Mandatory Level"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1521">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="System Mandatory Level"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1562">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Remote Desktop Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1517">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Power Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1527">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Digest Authentication"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1568">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Remote Management Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1519">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Distributed COM Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1539">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="BATCH"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1544">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="IE11WIN8_1\IEUser"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1550">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Hyper-V Administrators"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1573">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Authenticated Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1541">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="DIALUP"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1531">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="NETWORK SERVICE"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1523">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="NTLM Authentication"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1561">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Everyone"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1576">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="SYSTEM"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1559">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="OWNER RIGHTS"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1556">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="CREATOR OWNER SERVER"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1574">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="SELF"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1537">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="NT SERVICE\WdiServiceHost"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1546">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="ENTERPRISE DOMAIN CONTROLLERS"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1552">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Performance Log Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1543">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="SERVICE"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1535">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="High Mandatory Level"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1566">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Medium Plus Mandatory Level"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1518">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Guests"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1529">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="IE11WIN8_1\WinRMRemoteWMIUsers__"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1565">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Event Log Readers"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1538">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Untrusted Mandatory Level"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1542">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="ANONYMOUS LOGON"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1548">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="NULL SID"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1571">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="TERMINAL SERVER USER"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1564">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="IE11WIN8_1\sshd_server"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1530">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="NT SERVICE\ALL SERVICES"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1579">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle"
                                                    value="NT AUTHORITY\Local account and member of Administrators group"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1540">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="NETWORK"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1515">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1522">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Administrator"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1557">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="LOCAL"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1549">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Backup Operators"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1555">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="CREATOR GROUP SERVER"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1520">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="BUILTIN\IIS_IUSRS"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1545">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="INTERACTIVE"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1558">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="CONSOLE LOGON"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1563">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="sshd"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1551">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Access Control Assistance Operators"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1525">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Performance Monitor Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1553">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="CREATOR GROUP"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1547">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="PROXY"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1536">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Network Configuration Operators"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1570">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="REMOTE INTERACTIVE LOGON"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="secreatesymboliclinkprivilege"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1026"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33053-0 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33053-0
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 5: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 5.1
    Label: Minimize And Sparingly Use Administrative Privileges
    Description: Minimize administrative privileges and only use administrative accounts when they are required. Implement focused auditing on the use of administrative privileged functions and monitor for anomalous behavior.

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2.2.15 (L1) Ensure 'Debug programs' is set to 'Administrators'

Description:

This policy setting determines which user accounts will have the right to attach a debugger to any process or to the kernel, which provides complete access to sensitive and critical operating system components. Developers who are debugging their own applications do not need to be assigned this user right; however, developers who are debugging new system components will need it.

The recommended state for this setting is: Administrators.

Note: This user right is considered a 'sensitive privilege' for the purposes of auditing.

The Debug programs user right can be exploited to capture sensitive computer information from system memory, or to access and modify kernel or application structures. Some attack tools exploit this user right to extract hashed passwords and other private security information, or to insert rootkit code. By default, the Debug programs user right is assigned only to administrators, which helps to mitigate the risk from this vulnerability.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Administrators:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Debug programs

Impact:

If you revoke this user right, no one will be able to debug programs. However, typical circumstances rarely require this capability on production computers. If a problem arises that requires an application to be debugged on a production server, you can move the server to a different OU temporarily and assign the Debug programs user right to a separate Group Policy for that OU.

The service account that is used for the cluster service needs the Debug programs user right; if it does not have it, Windows Clustering will fail. For additional information about how to configure Windows Clustering in conjunction with computer hardening, see Microsoft Knowledge Base article 891597: How to apply more restrictive security settings on a Windows Server 2003-based cluster server.

Tools that are used to manage processes will be unable to affect processes that are not owned by the person who runs the tools. For example, the Windows Server 2003 Resource Kit tool Kill.exe requires this user right for administrators to terminate processes that they did not start.

Ensure 'sedebugprivilege' is set to 'Set White List' -- More
No Security Principals were found to be out of compliance.

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                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Performance Monitor Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sedebugprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1620">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="CREATOR GROUP"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sedebugprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1603">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Network Configuration Operators"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sedebugprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1614">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="PROXY"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sedebugprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1637">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="REMOTE INTERACTIVE LOGON"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="sedebugprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1027"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33157-9 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33157-9
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 5: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 5.1
    Label: Minimize And Sparingly Use Administrative Privileges
    Description: Minimize administrative privileges and only use administrative accounts when they are required. Implement focused auditing on the use of administrative privileged functions and monitor for anomalous behavior.

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2.2.16 (L1) Ensure 'Deny access to this computer from the network' to include 'Guests, Local account'

Description:

This policy setting prohibits users from connecting to a computer from across the network, which would allow users to access and potentially modify data remotely. In high security environments, there should be no need for remote users to access data on a computer. Instead, file sharing should be accomplished through the use of network servers. This user right supersedes the Access this computer from the network user right if an account is subject to both policies.

The recommended state for this setting is to include: Guests, Local account.

Caution: Configuring a standalone (non-domain-joined) workstation as described above may result in an inability to remotely administer the workstation.

Note: The security identifier Local account is not available in Windows 7 and Windows 8.0 unless MSKB 2871997 has been installed.

Users who can log on to the computer over the network can enumerate lists of account names, group names, and shared resources. Users with permission to access shared folders and files can connect over the network and possibly view or modify data.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to include Guests, Local account:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Deny access to this computer from the network

Impact:

If you configure the Deny access to this computer from the network user right for other groups, you could limit the abilities of users who are assigned to specific administrative roles in your environment. You should verify that delegated tasks will not be negatively affected.

Ensure 'sedenynetworklogonright' is set to 'Set Includes' -- Less
The following Security Principals were found to be out of compliance:
Guests,NT AUTHORITY\Local account

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.16_L1_Ensure_Deny_access_to_this_computer_from_the_network_to_include_Guests_Local_account"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:38.244-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34173-5</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:38.244-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:37.947-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'sedenynetworklogonright' is set to 'Set Includes'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10061"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10027"
                               type="accesstoken_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10027">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1649">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Local account"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1648">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Guests"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="true" name="sedenynetworklogonright" op="equals"
                                         result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1650">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="NT AUTHORITY\Local account"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="true" name="sedenynetworklogonright" op="equals"
                                         result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1028"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34173-5 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34173-5
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.

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2.2.17 (L1) Ensure 'Deny log on as a batch job' to include 'Guests'

Description:

This policy setting determines which accounts will not be able to log on to the computer as a batch job. A batch job is not a batch (.bat) file, but rather a batch-queue facility. Accounts that use the Task Scheduler to schedule jobs need this user right.

This user right supersedes the Log on as a batch job user right, which could be used to allow accounts to schedule jobs that consume excessive system resources. Such an occurrence could cause a DoS condition. Failure to assign this user right to the recommended accounts can be a security risk.

The recommended state for this setting is to include: Guests.

Accounts that have the Log on as a batch job user right could be used to schedule jobs that could consume excessive computer resources and cause a DoS condition.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to include Guests:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Deny log on as a batch job

Impact:

If you assign the Deny log on as a batch job user right to other accounts, you could deny users who are assigned to specific administrative roles the ability to perform their required job activities. You should confirm that delegated tasks will not be affected adversely.

For example, if you assign this user right to the IWAM_ (ComputerName) account, the MSM Management Point will fail. On a newly installed computer that runs Windows Server 2003 this account does not belong to the Guests group, but on a computer that was upgraded from Windows 2000 this account is a member of the Guests group. Therefore, it is important that you understand which accounts belong to any groups that you assign the Deny log on as a batch job user right.

Ensure 'sedenybatchLogonright' is set to 'Set Includes' -- Less
The following Security Principals were found to be out of compliance:
Guests

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.17_L1_Ensure_Deny_log_on_as_a_batch_job_to_include_Guests"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:38.259-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35461-3</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:38.259-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:38.259-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'sedenybatchLogonright' is set to 'Set Includes'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10065"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10028"
                               type="accesstoken_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10028">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1651">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Guests"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="true" name="sedenybatchLogonright" op="equals"
                                         result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1029"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35461-3 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35461-3
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.

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2.2.18 (L1) Ensure 'Deny log on as a service' to include 'Guests'

Description:

This security setting determines which service accounts are prevented from registering a process as a service. This user right supersedes the Log on as a service user right if an account is subject to both policies.

The recommended state for this setting is to include: Guests.

Note: This security setting does not apply to the System, Local Service, or Network Service accounts.

Accounts that can log on as a service could be used to configure and start new unauthorized services, such as a keylogger or other malicious software. The benefit of the specified countermeasure is somewhat reduced by the fact that only users with administrative privileges can install and configure services, and an attacker who has already attained that level of access could configure the service to run with the System account.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to include Guests:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Deny log on as a service

Impact:

If you assign the Deny log on as a service user right to specific accounts, services may not be able to start and a DoS condition could result.

Ensure 'sedenyservicelogonright' is set to 'Set Includes' -- Less
The following Security Principals were found to be out of compliance:
Guests

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.18_L1_Ensure_Deny_log_on_as_a_service_to_include_Guests"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:38.259-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35404-3</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:38.259-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:38.259-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'sedenyservicelogonright' is set to 'Set Includes'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10067"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10029"
                               type="accesstoken_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10029">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1652">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Guests"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="true" name="sedenyservicelogonright" op="equals"
                                         result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1030"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35404-3 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35404-3
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.

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2.2.19 (L1) Ensure 'Deny log on locally' to include 'Guests'

Description:

This security setting determines which users are prevented from logging on at the computer. This policy setting supersedes the Allow log on locally policy setting if an account is subject to both policies.

The recommended state for this setting is to include: Guests.

Important: If you apply this security policy to the Everyone group, no one will be able to log on locally.

Any account with the ability to log on locally could be used to log on at the console of the computer. If this user right is not restricted to legitimate users who need to log on to the console of the computer, unauthorized users might download and run malicious software that elevates their privileges.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to include Guests:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Deny log on locally

Impact:

If you assign the Deny log on locally user right to additional accounts, you could limit the abilities of users who are assigned to specific roles in your environment. However, this user right should explicitly be assigned to the ASPNET account on computers that run IIS 6.0. You should confirm that delegated activities will not be adversely affected.

Ensure 'sedenyinteractivelogonright' is set to 'Set Includes' -- Less
The following Security Principals were found to be out of compliance:
Guests

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.19_L1_Ensure_Deny_log_on_locally_to_include_Guests"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:38.275-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35293-0</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:38.275-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:38.259-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'sedenyinteractivelogonright' is set to 'Set Includes'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10069"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10030"
                               type="accesstoken_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10030">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1653">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Guests"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="true" name="sedenyinteractivelogonright"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1031"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35293-0 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35293-0
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.

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2.2.20 (L1) Ensure 'Deny log on through Remote Desktop Services' to include 'Guests, Local account'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether users can log on as Remote Desktop clients. After the baseline workstation is joined to a domain environment, there is no need to use local accounts to access the workstation from the network. Domain accounts can access the workstation for administration and end-user processing. This user right supersedes the Allow log on through Remote Desktop Services user right if an account is subject to both policies.

The recommended state for this setting is to include: Guests, Local account.

Caution: Configuring a standalone (non-domain-joined) workstation as described above may result in an inability to remotely administer the workstation.

Note: The security identifier Local account is not available in Windows 7 and Windows 8.0 unless MSKB 2871997 has been installed.

Note #2: In all versions of Windows prior to Windows 7, Remote Desktop Services was known as Terminal Services, so you should substitute the older term if comparing against an older OS.

Any account with the right to log on through Remote Desktop Services could be used to log on to the remote console of the computer. If this user right is not restricted to legitimate users who need to log on to the console of the computer, unauthorized users might download and run malicious software that elevates their privileges.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to include Guests, Local account:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Deny log on through Remote Desktop Services

Impact:

If you assign the Deny log on through Remote Desktop Services user right to other groups, you could limit the abilities of users who are assigned to specific administrative roles in your environment. Accounts that have this user right will be unable to connect to the computer through either Remote Desktop Services or Remote Assistance. You should confirm that delegated tasks will not be negatively impacted.

Ensure 'sedenyremoteInteractivelogonright' is set to 'Set Includes' -- Less
The following Security Principals were found to be out of compliance:
Guests,NT AUTHORITY\Local account

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
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References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33787-3 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33787-3
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.

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2.2.21 (L1) Ensure 'Enable computer and user accounts to be trusted for delegation' is set to 'No One'

Description:

This policy setting allows users to change the Trusted for Delegation setting on a computer object in Active Directory. Abuse of this privilege could allow unauthorized users to impersonate other users on the network.

The recommended state for this setting is: No One.

Note: This user right is considered a 'sensitive privilege' for the purposes of auditing.

Misuse of the Enable computer and user accounts to be trusted for delegation user right could allow unauthorized users to impersonate other users on the network. An attacker could exploit this privilege to gain access to network resources and make it difficult to determine what has happened after a security incident.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to No One:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Enable computer and user accounts to be trusted for delegation

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'seenabledelegationprivilege' is set to 'Set Is Empty' -- More
No Security Principals were found to be out of compliance.

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References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33778-2 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33778-2
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    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 5: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 5.1
    Label: Minimize And Sparingly Use Administrative Privileges
    Description: Minimize administrative privileges and only use administrative accounts when they are required. Implement focused auditing on the use of administrative privileged functions and monitor for anomalous behavior.

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2.2.22 (L1) Ensure 'Force shutdown from a remote system' is set to 'Administrators'

Description:

This policy setting allows users to shut down Windows Vista-based and newer computers from remote locations on the network. Anyone who has been assigned this user right can cause a denial of service (DoS) condition, which would make the computer unavailable to service user requests. Therefore, it is recommended that only highly trusted administrators be assigned this user right.

The recommended state for this setting is: Administrators.

Any user who can shut down a computer could cause a DoS condition to occur. Therefore, this user right should be tightly restricted.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Administrators:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Force shutdown from a remote system

Impact:

If you remove the Force shutdown from a remote system user right from the Server Operator group you could limit the abilities of users who are assigned to specific administrative roles in your environment. You should confirm that delegated activities will not be adversely affected.

Ensure 'seremoteshutdownprivilege' is set to 'Set White List' -- More
No Security Principals were found to be out of compliance.

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                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="REMOTE INTERACTIVE LOGON"/>
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References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33715-4 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33715-4
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 5: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 5.1
    Label: Minimize And Sparingly Use Administrative Privileges
    Description: Minimize administrative privileges and only use administrative accounts when they are required. Implement focused auditing on the use of administrative privileged functions and monitor for anomalous behavior.

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2.2.23 (L1) Ensure 'Generate security audits' is set to 'LOCAL SERVICE, NETWORK SERVICE'

Description:

This policy setting determines which users or processes can generate audit records in the Security log.

The recommended state for this setting is: LOCAL SERVICE, NETWORK SERVICE.

Note: This user right is considered a 'sensitive privilege' for the purposes of auditing.

An attacker could use this capability to create a large number of audited events, which would make it more difficult for a system administrator to locate any illicit activity. Also, if the event log is configured to overwrite events as needed, any evidence of unauthorized activities could be overwritten by a large number of unrelated events.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to LOCAL SERVICE, NETWORK SERVICE:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Generate security audits

Impact:

On most computers, this is the default configuration and there will be no negative impact. However, if you have installed Web Server (IIS), you will need to allow the IIS application pool(s) to be granted this user right.

Ensure 'seauditprivilege' is set to 'Set White List' -- More
No Security Principals were found to be out of compliance.

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References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35363-1 -- More
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    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35363-1
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CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
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    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.

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2.2.24 (L1) Ensure 'Impersonate a client after authentication' is set to 'Administrators, LOCAL SERVICE, NETWORK SERVICE, SERVICE'

Description:

The policy setting allows programs that run on behalf of a user to impersonate that user (or another specified account) so that they can act on behalf of the user. If this user right is required for this kind of impersonation, an unauthorized user will not be able to convince a client to connect—for example, by remote procedure call (RPC) or named pipes—to a service that they have created to impersonate that client, which could elevate the unauthorized user's permissions to administrative or system levels.

Services that are started by the Service Control Manager have the built-in Service group added by default to their access tokens. COM servers that are started by the COM infrastructure and configured to run under a specific account also have the Service group added to their access tokens. As a result, these processes are assigned this user right when they are started.

Also, a user can impersonate an access token if any of the following conditions exist:

  • The access token that is being impersonated is for this user.
  • The user, in this logon session, logged on to the network with explicit credentials to create the access token.
  • The requested level is less than Impersonate, such as Anonymous or Identify.

An attacker with the Impersonate a client after authentication user right could create a service, trick a client to make them connect to the service, and then impersonate that client to elevate the attacker's level of access to that of the client.

The recommended state for this setting is: Administrators, LOCAL SERVICE, NETWORK SERVICE, SERVICE.

Note: This user right is considered a 'sensitive privilege' for the purposes of auditing.

An attacker with the Impersonate a client after authentication user right could create a service, trick a client to make them connect to the service, and then impersonate that client to elevate the attacker's level of access to that of the client.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Administrators, LOCAL SERVICE, NETWORK SERVICE, SERVICE:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Impersonate a client after authentication

Impact:

In most cases this configuration will have no impact. If you have installed Web Server (IIS), you will need to also assign the user right to IIS_IUSRS.

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References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34021-6 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34021-6
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 5: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 5.1
    Label: Minimize And Sparingly Use Administrative Privileges
    Description: Minimize administrative privileges and only use administrative accounts when they are required. Implement focused auditing on the use of administrative privileged functions and monitor for anomalous behavior.

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2.2.25 (L1) Ensure 'Increase scheduling priority' is set to 'Administrators'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether users can increase the base priority class of a process. (It is not a privileged operation to increase relative priority within a priority class.) This user right is not required by administrative tools that are supplied with the operating system but might be required by software development tools.

The recommended state for this setting is: Administrators.

A user who is assigned this user right could increase the scheduling priority of a process to Real-Time, which would leave little processing time for all other processes and could lead to a DoS condition.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Administrators:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Increase scheduling priority

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'seincreasebasepriorityprivilege' is set to 'Set White List' -- More
No Security Principals were found to be out of compliance.

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References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35178-3 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35178-3
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 5: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 5.1
    Label: Minimize And Sparingly Use Administrative Privileges
    Description: Minimize administrative privileges and only use administrative accounts when they are required. Implement focused auditing on the use of administrative privileged functions and monitor for anomalous behavior.

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2.2.26 (L1) Ensure 'Load and unload device drivers' is set to 'Administrators'

Description:

This policy setting allows users to dynamically load a new device driver on a system. An attacker could potentially use this capability to install malicious code that appears to be a device driver. This user right is required for users to add local printers or printer drivers in Windows Vista.

The recommended state for this setting is: Administrators.

Note: This user right is considered a 'sensitive privilege' for the purposes of auditing.

Device drivers run as highly privileged code. A user who has the Load and unload device drivers user right could unintentionally install malicious code that masquerades as a device driver. Administrators should exercise greater care and install only drivers with verified digital signatures.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Administrators:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Load and unload device drivers

Impact:

If you remove the Load and unload device drivers user right from the Print Operators group or other accounts you could limit the abilities of users who are assigned to specific administrative roles in your environment. You should ensure that delegated tasks will not be negatively affected.

Ensure 'seloaddriverprivilege' is set to 'Set White List' -- More
No Security Principals were found to be out of compliance.

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               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10037">
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                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="RESTRICTED"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2074">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Cryptographic Operators"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2116">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="LOCAL SERVICE"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2118">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="NT AUTHORITY\Local account"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2095">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="CREATOR OWNER"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2065">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="NT SERVICE"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2110">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="This Organization"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2073">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Replicator"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2069">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Guest"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2108">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="IUSR"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2101">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Medium Mandatory Level"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2119">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Protected Process Mandatory Level"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2067">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="SChannel Authentication"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2075">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Low Mandatory Level"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2103">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Remote Desktop Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2062">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="System Mandatory Level"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2058">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Power Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2068">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Digest Authentication"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2109">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Remote Management Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2060">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Distributed COM Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2080">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="BATCH"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2091">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Hyper-V Administrators"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2085">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="IE11WIN8_1\IEUser"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2114">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Authenticated Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2082">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="DIALUP"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2072">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="NETWORK SERVICE"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2064">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="NTLM Authentication"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2102">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Everyone"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2117">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="SYSTEM"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2100">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="OWNER RIGHTS"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2097">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="CREATOR OWNER SERVER"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2115">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="SELF"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2078">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="NT SERVICE\WdiServiceHost"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2087">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="ENTERPRISE DOMAIN CONTROLLERS"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
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                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2093">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Performance Log Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2076">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="High Mandatory Level"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2084">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="SERVICE"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2107">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Medium Plus Mandatory Level"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2059">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Guests"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2106">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Event Log Readers"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2070">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="IE11WIN8_1\WinRMRemoteWMIUsers__"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2079">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Untrusted Mandatory Level"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2089">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="NULL SID"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2083">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="ANONYMOUS LOGON"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2112">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="TERMINAL SERVER USER"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2105">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="IE11WIN8_1\sshd_server"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2071">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="NT SERVICE\ALL SERVICES"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2120">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle"
                                                    value="NT AUTHORITY\Local account and member of Administrators group"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2056">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2081">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="NETWORK"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2098">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="LOCAL"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2063">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Administrator"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2090">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Backup Operators"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2096">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="CREATOR GROUP SERVER"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2061">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="BUILTIN\IIS_IUSRS"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2104">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="sshd"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2099">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="CONSOLE LOGON"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2086">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="INTERACTIVE"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2092">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Access Control Assistance Operators"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2066">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Performance Monitor Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2094">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="CREATOR GROUP"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2077">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Network Configuration Operators"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2088">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="PROXY"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2111">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="REMOTE INTERACTIVE LOGON"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="seloaddriverprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1038"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34903-5 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34903-5
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CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 5: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 5.1
    Label: Minimize And Sparingly Use Administrative Privileges
    Description: Minimize administrative privileges and only use administrative accounts when they are required. Implement focused auditing on the use of administrative privileged functions and monitor for anomalous behavior.

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2.2.27 (L1) Ensure 'Lock pages in memory' is set to 'No One'

Description:

This policy setting allows a process to keep data in physical memory, which prevents the system from paging the data to virtual memory on disk. If this user right is assigned, significant degradation of system performance can occur.

The recommended state for this setting is: No One.

Users with the Lock pages in memory user right could assign physical memory to several processes, which could leave little or no RAM for other processes and result in a DoS condition.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to No One:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Lock pages in memory

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'selockmemoryprivilege' is set to 'Set Is Empty' -- More
No Security Principals were found to be out of compliance.

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References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33807-9 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33807-9
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.

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2.2.28 (L2) Ensure 'Log on as a batch job' is set to 'Administrators'

Description:

This policy setting allows accounts to log on using the task scheduler service. Because the task scheduler is often used for administrative purposes, it may be needed in enterprise environments. However, its use should be restricted in high security environments to prevent misuse of system resources or to prevent attackers from using the right to launch malicious code after gaining user level access to a computer.

The recommended state for this setting is: Administrators.

The Log on as a batch job user right presents a low-risk vulnerability. For most organizations, the default settings are sufficient.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Administrators:

Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Log on as a batch job

Impact:

If you configure the Log on as a batch job setting through domain-based Group Policies, the computer will not be able to assign the user right to accounts that are used for scheduled jobs in the Task Scheduler. If you install optional components such as ASP.NET or IIS, you might need to assign this user right to additional accounts that are required by those components. For example, IIS requires assignment of this user right to the IIS_WPG group and the IUSR_ (ComputerName), ASPNET, and IWAM_ (ComputerName) accounts. If this user right is not assigned to this group and these accounts, IIS will be unable to run some COM objects that are necessary for proper functionality.

Ensure 'sebatchlogonright' is set to 'Equals' -- Less
The following Security Principals were found to be out of compliance:
Performance Log Users,Backup Operators

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             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:39.744-08:00"
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References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33432-6 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33432-6
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 5: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 5.1
    Label: Minimize And Sparingly Use Administrative Privileges
    Description: Minimize administrative privileges and only use administrative accounts when they are required. Implement focused auditing on the use of administrative privileged functions and monitor for anomalous behavior.

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2.2.29 (L2) Ensure 'Log on as a service' is set to 'No One'

Description:

This policy setting allows accounts to launch network services or to register a process as a service running on the system. This user right should be restricted on any computer in a high security environment, but because many applications may require this privilege, it should be carefully evaluated and tested before configuring it in an enterprise environment. On Windows Vista-based (and newer) computers, no users or groups have this privilege by default.

The recommended state for this setting is: No One.

Log on as a service is a powerful user right because it allows accounts to launch network services or services that run continuously on a computer, even when no one is logged on to the console. The risk is reduced by the fact that only users with administrative privileges can install and configure services. An attacker who has already attained that level of access could configure the service to run with the Local System account.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to No One:

Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Log on as a service

Impact:

If you have installed optional components such as ASP.NET or IIS, you may need to assign the Log on as a service user right to additional accounts that are required by those components. IIS requires that this user right be explicitly granted to the ASPNET user account.

Ensure 'seservicelogonright' is set to 'Set Is Empty' -- Less
The following Security Principals were found to be out of compliance:
IE11WIN8_1\sshd_server,NT SERVICE\ALL SERVICES

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             time="2020-02-11T06:55:39.853-08:00"
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References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33731-1 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33731-1
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 5: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 5.1
    Label: Minimize And Sparingly Use Administrative Privileges
    Description: Minimize administrative privileges and only use administrative accounts when they are required. Implement focused auditing on the use of administrative privileged functions and monitor for anomalous behavior.

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2.2.30 (L1) Ensure 'Manage auditing and security log' is set to 'Administrators'

Description:

This policy setting determines which users can change the auditing options for files and directories and clear the Security log.

The recommended state for this setting is: Administrators.

Note: This user right is considered a 'sensitive privilege' for the purposes of auditing.

The ability to manage the Security event log is a powerful user right and it should be closely guarded. Anyone with this user right can clear the Security log to erase important evidence of unauthorized activity.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Administrators:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Manage auditing and security log

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'sesecurityprivilege' is set to 'Set White List' -- More
No Security Principals were found to be out of compliance.

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References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35275-7 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35275-7
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 5: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 5.1
    Label: Minimize And Sparingly Use Administrative Privileges
    Description: Minimize administrative privileges and only use administrative accounts when they are required. Implement focused auditing on the use of administrative privileged functions and monitor for anomalous behavior.

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Pass

2.2.31 (L1) Ensure 'Modify an object label' is set to 'No One'

Description:

This privilege determines which user accounts can modify the integrity label of objects, such as files, registry keys, or processes owned by other users. Processes running under a user account can modify the label of an object owned by that user to a lower level without this privilege.

The recommended state for this setting is: No One.

By modifying the integrity label of an object owned by another user a malicious user may cause them to execute code at a higher level of privilege than intended.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to No One:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Modify an object label

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'serelabelprivilege' is set to 'Set Is Empty' -- More
No Security Principals were found to be out of compliance.

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References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34913-4 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34913-4
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.

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2.2.32 (L1) Ensure 'Modify firmware environment values' is set to 'Administrators'

Description:

This policy setting allows users to configure the system-wide environment variables that affect hardware configuration. This information is typically stored in the Last Known Good Configuration. Modification of these values and could lead to a hardware failure that would result in a denial of service condition.

The recommended state for this setting is: Administrators.

Note: This user right is considered a 'sensitive privilege' for the purposes of auditing.

Anyone who is assigned the Modify firmware environment values user right could configure the settings of a hardware component to cause it to fail, which could lead to data corruption or a DoS condition.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Administrators:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Modify firmware environment values

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'sesystemenvironmentprivilege' is set to 'Set White List' -- More
No Security Principals were found to be out of compliance.

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References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35183-3 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35183-3
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 5: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 5.1
    Label: Minimize And Sparingly Use Administrative Privileges
    Description: Minimize administrative privileges and only use administrative accounts when they are required. Implement focused auditing on the use of administrative privileged functions and monitor for anomalous behavior.

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2.2.33 (L1) Ensure 'Perform volume maintenance tasks' is set to 'Administrators'

Description:

This policy setting allows users to manage the system's volume or disk configuration, which could allow a user to delete a volume and cause data loss as well as a denial-of-service condition.

The recommended state for this setting is: Administrators.

A user who is assigned the Perform volume maintenance tasks user right could delete a volume, which could result in the loss of data or a DoS condition.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Administrators:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Perform volume maintenance tasks

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'semanagevolumeprivilege' is set to 'Set White List' -- More
No Security Principals were found to be out of compliance.

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                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="NT AUTHORITY\Local account"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2622">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="CREATOR OWNER"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2592">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="NT SERVICE"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2637">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="This Organization"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2600">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Replicator"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2596">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Guest"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2635">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="IUSR"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2628">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Medium Mandatory Level"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2646">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Protected Process Mandatory Level"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2594">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="SChannel Authentication"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2602">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Low Mandatory Level"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2630">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Remote Desktop Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2589">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="System Mandatory Level"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2585">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Power Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2595">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Digest Authentication"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2636">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Remote Management Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2587">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Distributed COM Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2607">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="BATCH"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2618">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Hyper-V Administrators"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2612">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="IE11WIN8_1\IEUser"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2641">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Authenticated Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2609">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="DIALUP"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2599">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="NETWORK SERVICE"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2591">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="NTLM Authentication"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2629">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Everyone"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2644">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="SYSTEM"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2627">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="OWNER RIGHTS"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2624">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="CREATOR OWNER SERVER"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2642">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="SELF"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2605">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="NT SERVICE\WdiServiceHost"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2614">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="ENTERPRISE DOMAIN CONTROLLERS"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2620">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Performance Log Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2603">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="High Mandatory Level"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2611">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="SERVICE"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2634">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Medium Plus Mandatory Level"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2586">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Guests"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2633">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Event Log Readers"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2597">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="IE11WIN8_1\WinRMRemoteWMIUsers__"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2606">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Untrusted Mandatory Level"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2616">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="NULL SID"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2610">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="ANONYMOUS LOGON"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2639">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="TERMINAL SERVER USER"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2632">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="IE11WIN8_1\sshd_server"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2598">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="NT SERVICE\ALL SERVICES"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2647">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle"
                                                    value="NT AUTHORITY\Local account and member of Administrators group"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2583">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2608">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="NETWORK"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2625">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="LOCAL"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2590">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Administrator"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2617">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Backup Operators"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2623">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="CREATOR GROUP SERVER"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2588">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="BUILTIN\IIS_IUSRS"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2631">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="sshd"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2626">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="CONSOLE LOGON"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2613">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="INTERACTIVE"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2619">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Access Control Assistance Operators"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2593">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Performance Monitor Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2621">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="CREATOR GROUP"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2604">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Network Configuration Operators"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2615">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="PROXY"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2638">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="REMOTE INTERACTIVE LOGON"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="semanagevolumeprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1045"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35369-8 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35369-8
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 5: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 5.1
    Label: Minimize And Sparingly Use Administrative Privileges
    Description: Minimize administrative privileges and only use administrative accounts when they are required. Implement focused auditing on the use of administrative privileged functions and monitor for anomalous behavior.

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2.2.34 (L1) Ensure 'Profile single process' is set to 'Administrators'

Description:

This policy setting determines which users can use tools to monitor the performance of non-system processes. Typically, you do not need to configure this user right to use the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) Performance snap-in. However, you do need this user right if System Monitor is configured to collect data using Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI). Restricting the Profile single process user right prevents intruders from gaining additional information that could be used to mount an attack on the system.

The recommended state for this setting is: Administrators.

The Profile single process user right presents a moderate vulnerability. An attacker with this user right could monitor a computer's performance to help identify critical processes that they might wish to attack directly. The attacker may also be able to determine what processes run on the computer so that they could identify countermeasures that they may need to avoid, such as antivirus software, an intrusion-detection system, or which other users are logged on to a computer.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Administrators:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Profile single process

Impact:

If you remove the Profile single process user right from the Power Users group or other accounts, you could limit the abilities of users who are assigned to specific administrative roles in your environment. You should ensure that delegated tasks will not be negatively affected.

Ensure 'seprofilesingleprocessprivilege' is set to 'Set White List' -- More
No Security Principals were found to be out of compliance.

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References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35000-9 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35000-9
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 5: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 5.1
    Label: Minimize And Sparingly Use Administrative Privileges
    Description: Minimize administrative privileges and only use administrative accounts when they are required. Implement focused auditing on the use of administrative privileged functions and monitor for anomalous behavior.

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2.2.35 (L1) Ensure 'Profile system performance' is set to 'Administrators, NT SERVICE\WdiServiceHost'

Description:

This policy setting allows users to use tools to view the performance of different system processes, which could be abused to allow attackers to determine a system's active processes and provide insight into the potential attack surface of the computer.

The recommended state for this setting is: Administrators, NT SERVICE\WdiServiceHost.

The Profile system performance user right poses a moderate vulnerability. Attackers with this user right could monitor a computer's performance to help identify critical processes that they might wish to attack directly. Attackers may also be able to determine what processes are active on the computer so that they could identify countermeasures that they may need to avoid, such as antivirus software or an intrusion detection system.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Administrators, NT SERVICE\WdiServiceHost:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Profile system performance

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'sesystemprofileprivilege' is set to 'Set White List' -- More
No Security Principals were found to be out of compliance.

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References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35001-7 -- More
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    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35001-7
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  • Control 5: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 5.1
    Label: Minimize And Sparingly Use Administrative Privileges
    Description: Minimize administrative privileges and only use administrative accounts when they are required. Implement focused auditing on the use of administrative privileged functions and monitor for anomalous behavior.

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2.2.36 (L1) Ensure 'Replace a process level token' is set to 'LOCAL SERVICE, NETWORK SERVICE'

Description:

This policy setting allows one process or service to start another service or process with a different security access token, which can be used to modify the security access token of that sub-process and result in the escalation of privileges.

The recommended state for this setting is: LOCAL SERVICE, NETWORK SERVICE.

Note: This user right is considered a 'sensitive privilege' for the purposes of auditing.

Users with the Replace a process level token privilege are able to start processes as other users whose credentials they know. They could use this method to hide their unauthorized actions on the computer. (On Windows 2000-based computers, use of the Replace a process level token user right also requires the user to have the Adjust memory quotas for a process user right that is discussed earlier in this section.)

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to LOCAL SERVICE, NETWORK SERVICE:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Replace a process level token

Impact:

On most computers, this is the default configuration and there will be no negative impact. However, if you have installed Web Server (IIS), you will need to allow the IIS application pool(s) to be granted this User Right Assignment.

Ensure 'seassignprimarytokenprivilege' is set to 'Set White List' -- Less
The following Security Principals were found to be out of compliance:
IE11WIN8_1\sshd_server

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References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35003-3 -- More
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    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35003-3
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  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
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    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.

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2.2.37 (L1) Ensure 'Restore files and directories' is set to 'Administrators'

Description:

This policy setting determines which users can bypass file, directory, registry, and other persistent object permissions when restoring backed up files and directories on computers that run Windows Vista (or newer) in your environment. This user right also determines which users can set valid security principals as object owners; it is similar to the Back up files and directories user right.

The recommended state for this setting is: Administrators.

Note: This user right is considered a 'sensitive privilege' for the purposes of auditing.

An attacker with the Restore files and directories user right could restore sensitive data to a computer and overwrite data that is more recent, which could lead to loss of important data, data corruption, or a denial of service. Attackers could overwrite executable files that are used by legitimate administrators or system services with versions that include malicious software to grant themselves elevated privileges, compromise data, or install backdoors for continued access to the computer.

Note: Even if the following countermeasure is configured, an attacker could still restore data to a computer in a domain that is controlled by the attacker. Therefore, it is critical that organizations carefully protect the media that is used to back up data.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Administrators:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Restore files and directories

Impact:

If you remove the Restore files and directories user right from the Backup Operators group and other accounts you could make it impossible for users who have been delegated specific tasks to perform those tasks. You should verify that this change won't negatively affect the ability of your organization's personnel to do their jobs.

Ensure 'serestoreprivilege' is set to 'Set White List' -- Less
The following Security Principals were found to be out of compliance:
Backup Operators

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                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="REMOTE INTERACTIVE LOGON"/>
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                                         result="true"/>
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References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35067-8 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35067-8
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    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 5: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 5.1
    Label: Minimize And Sparingly Use Administrative Privileges
    Description: Minimize administrative privileges and only use administrative accounts when they are required. Implement focused auditing on the use of administrative privileged functions and monitor for anomalous behavior.

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2.2.38 (L1) Ensure 'Shut down the system' is set to 'Administrators, Users'

Description:

This policy setting determines which users who are logged on locally to the computers in your environment can shut down the operating system with the Shut Down command. Misuse of this user right can result in a denial of service condition.

The recommended state for this setting is: Administrators, Users.

The ability to shut down a workstation should be available generally to Administrators and authorized users of that workstation, but not permitted for guests or unauthorized users - in order to prevent a Denial of Service attack.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Administrators, Users:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Shut down the system

Impact:

The impact of removing these default groups from the Shut down the system user right could limit the delegated abilities of assigned roles in your environment. You should confirm that delegated activities will not be adversely affected.

Ensure 'seshutdownprivilege' is set to 'Set White List' -- Less
The following Security Principals were found to be out of compliance:
Backup Operators

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References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35004-1 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35004-1
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 5: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 5.1
    Label: Minimize And Sparingly Use Administrative Privileges
    Description: Minimize administrative privileges and only use administrative accounts when they are required. Implement focused auditing on the use of administrative privileged functions and monitor for anomalous behavior.

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2.2.39 (L1) Ensure 'Take ownership of files or other objects' is set to 'Administrators'

Description:

This policy setting allows users to take ownership of files, folders, registry keys, processes, or threads. This user right bypasses any permissions that are in place to protect objects to give ownership to the specified user.

The recommended state for this setting is: Administrators.

Note: This user right is considered a 'sensitive privilege' for the purposes of auditing.

Any users with the Take ownership of files or other objects user right can take control of any object, regardless of the permissions on that object, and then make any changes they wish to that object. Such changes could result in exposure of data, corruption of data, or a DoS condition.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Administrators:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Take ownership of files or other objects

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'setakeownershipprivilege' is set to 'Set White List' -- More
No Security Principals were found to be out of compliance.

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                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="SChannel Authentication"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setakeownershipprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3001">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Low Mandatory Level"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setakeownershipprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3029">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Remote Desktop Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setakeownershipprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2988">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="System Mandatory Level"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setakeownershipprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2984">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Power Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setakeownershipprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2994">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Digest Authentication"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setakeownershipprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3035">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Remote Management Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setakeownershipprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2986">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Distributed COM Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setakeownershipprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3006">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="BATCH"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setakeownershipprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
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                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Hyper-V Administrators"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setakeownershipprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
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                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="IE11WIN8_1\IEUser"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setakeownershipprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3040">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Authenticated Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setakeownershipprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3008">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="DIALUP"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setakeownershipprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2998">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="NETWORK SERVICE"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setakeownershipprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2990">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="NTLM Authentication"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setakeownershipprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3028">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Everyone"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setakeownershipprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3043">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="SYSTEM"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setakeownershipprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3026">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="OWNER RIGHTS"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setakeownershipprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3023">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="CREATOR OWNER SERVER"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setakeownershipprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3041">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="SELF"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setakeownershipprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3004">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="NT SERVICE\WdiServiceHost"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setakeownershipprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3013">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="ENTERPRISE DOMAIN CONTROLLERS"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setakeownershipprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3019">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Performance Log Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setakeownershipprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3002">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="High Mandatory Level"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setakeownershipprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3010">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="SERVICE"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setakeownershipprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3033">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Medium Plus Mandatory Level"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setakeownershipprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2985">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Guests"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setakeownershipprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3032">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Event Log Readers"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setakeownershipprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
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                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2996">
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                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="IE11WIN8_1\WinRMRemoteWMIUsers__"/>
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                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setakeownershipprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
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                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setakeownershipprivilege" op="equals"
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                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setakeownershipprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
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                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="ANONYMOUS LOGON"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setakeownershipprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
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                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="TERMINAL SERVER USER"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setakeownershipprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
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                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="IE11WIN8_1\sshd_server"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setakeownershipprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="2997">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="NT SERVICE\ALL SERVICES"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setakeownershipprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
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                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle"
                                                    value="NT AUTHORITY\Local account and member of Administrators group"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setakeownershipprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
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                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Users"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setakeownershipprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
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                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="NETWORK"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setakeownershipprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
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                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="LOCAL"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setakeownershipprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
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                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Administrator"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setakeownershipprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
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                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="Backup Operators"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setakeownershipprivilege" op="equals"
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                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="CREATOR GROUP SERVER"/>
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                                         result="true"/>
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                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="CONSOLE LOGON"/>
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                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setakeownershipprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
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                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setakeownershipprivilege" op="equals"
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                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="security_principle" value="REMOTE INTERACTIVE LOGON"/>
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                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="setakeownershipprivilege" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
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References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35009-0 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35009-0
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 5: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 5.1
    Label: Minimize And Sparingly Use Administrative Privileges
    Description: Minimize administrative privileges and only use administrative accounts when they are required. Implement focused auditing on the use of administrative privileged functions and monitor for anomalous behavior.

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2.3 Security Options

This section contains recommendations for security options.

2.3.1 Accounts

This section contains recommendations related to default accounts.

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2.3.1.1 (L1) Ensure 'Accounts: Administrator account status' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting enables or disables the Administrator account during normal operation. When a computer is booted into safe mode, the Administrator account is always enabled, regardless of how this setting is configured. Note that this setting will have no impact when applied to the Domain Controllers organizational unit via group policy because Domain Controllers have no local account database. It can be configured at the domain level via group policy, similar to account lockout and password policy settings.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

In some organizations, it can be a daunting management challenge to maintain a regular schedule for periodic password changes for local accounts. Therefore, you may want to disable the built-in Administrator account instead of relying on regular password changes to protect it from attack. Another reason to disable this built-in account is that it cannot be locked out no matter how many failed logons it accrues, which makes it a prime target for brute force attacks that attempt to guess passwords. Also, this account has a well-known security identifier (SID) and there are third-party tools that allow authentication by using the SID rather than the account name. This capability means that even if you rename the Administrator account, an attacker could launch a brute force attack by using the SID to log on.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Accounts: Administrator account status

Impact:

Maintenance issues can arise under certain circumstances if you disable the Administrator account. For example, if the secure channel between a member computer and the Domain Controller fails in a domain environment for any reason and there is no other local Administrator account, you must restart in safe mode to fix the problem that broke the secure channel.

If the current Administrator password does not meet the password requirements, you will not be able to re-enable the Administrator account after it is disabled. If this situation occurs, another member of the Administrators group must set the password on the Administrator account with the Local Users and Groups tool.

Ensure '^S\-1\-5\-21\-\d+\-\d+\-\d+\-500$' is 'Equals' to '0' -- More
Check: All Must Pass
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the User SID's enabled to be set to false false

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                               type="user_sid55_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10051">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3517">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="user_sid" value="S-1-5-21-4289118076-2808276025-3022887677-500"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="enabled" op="equals" result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1052"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.1.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1052"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33511-7 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33511-7
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 5: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 5.1
    Label: Minimize And Sparingly Use Administrative Privileges
    Description: Minimize administrative privileges and only use administrative accounts when they are required. Implement focused auditing on the use of administrative privileged functions and monitor for anomalous behavior.

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2.3.1.2 (L1) Ensure 'Accounts: Block Microsoft accounts' is set to 'Users can't add or log on with Microsoft accounts'

Description:

This policy setting prevents users from adding new Microsoft accounts on this computer.

The recommended state for this setting is: Users can't add or log on with Microsoft accounts.

Organizations that want to effectively implement identity management policies and maintain firm control of what accounts are used to log onto their computers will probably want to block Microsoft accounts. Organizations may also need to block Microsoft accounts in order to meet the requirements of compliance standards that apply to their information systems.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Users can't add or log on with Microsoft accounts:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Accounts: Block Microsoft accounts

Impact:

Users will not be able to log onto the computer with their Microsoft account.

Ensure 'NoConnectedUser' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '3' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System:NoConnectedUser does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.1.2_L1_Ensure_Accounts_Block_Microsoft_accounts_is_set_to_Users_cant_add_or_log_on_with_Microsoft_accounts"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:44.072-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35487-8</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:44.072-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:43.885-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'NoConnectedUser' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '3'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10135"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10052"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3518">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="NoConnectedUser"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1053"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.1.2.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1053"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35487-8 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35487-8
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.

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2.3.1.3 (L1) Ensure 'Accounts: Guest account status' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether the Guest account is enabled or disabled. The Guest account allows unauthenticated network users to gain access to the system.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

Note: This setting will have no impact when applied to the Domain Controllers organizational unit via group policy because Domain Controllers have no local account database. It can be configured at the domain level via group policy, similar to account lockout and password policy settings.

The default Guest account allows unauthenticated network users to log on as Guest with no password. These unauthorized users could access any resources that are accessible to the Guest account over the network. This capability means that any network shares with permissions that allow access to the Guest account, the Guests group, or the Everyone group will be accessible over the network, which could lead to the exposure or corruption of data.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Accounts: Guest account status

Impact:

All network users will need to authenticate before they can access shared resources. If you disable the Guest account and the Network Access: Sharing and Security Model option is set to Guest Only, network logons, such as those performed by the Microsoft Network Server (SMB Service), will fail. This policy setting should have little impact on most organizations because it is the default setting in Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server™ 2003.

Ensure '^S\-1\-5\-21\-\d+\-\d+\-\d+\-501$' is 'Equals' to '0' -- More
Check: All Must Pass
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the User SID's enabled to be set to false false

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.1.3_L1_Ensure_Accounts_Guest_account_status_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:44.353-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33949-9</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:44.353-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:44.072-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure '^S\-1\-5\-21\-\d+\-\d+\-\d+\-501$' is 'Equals' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10136"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10053"
                               type="user_sid55_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10053">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3519">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="user_sid" value="S-1-5-21-4289118076-2808276025-3022887677-501"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="false" dt="boolean" ev="false" name="enabled" op="equals" result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1054"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.1.3.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1054"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33949-9 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33949-9
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.1
    Label: Perform Regular Account Reviews
    Description: Review all system accounts and disable any account that cannot be associated with a business process and owner.

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2.3.1.4 (L1) Ensure 'Accounts: Limit local account use of blank passwords to console logon only' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether local accounts that are not password protected can be used to log on from locations other than the physical computer console. If you enable this policy setting, local accounts that have blank passwords will not be able to log on to the network from remote client computers. Such accounts will only be able to log on at the keyboard of the computer.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Blank passwords are a serious threat to computer security and should be forbidden through both organizational policy and suitable technical measures. In fact, the default settings for Active Directory domains require complex passwords of at least seven characters. However, if users with the ability to create new accounts bypass your domain-based password policies, they could create accounts with blank passwords. For example, a user could build a stand-alone computer, create one or more accounts with blank passwords, and then join the computer to the domain. The local accounts with blank passwords would still function. Anyone who knows the name of one of these unprotected accounts could then use it to log on.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Accounts: Limit local account use of blank passwords to console logon only

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'LimitBlankPasswordUse' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- More
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa
Registry Value: LimitBlankPasswordUse
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 1 1

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.1.4_L1_Ensure_Accounts_Limit_local_account_use_of_blank_passwords_to_console_logon_only_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:44.603-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-32929-2</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:44.603-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:44.400-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'LimitBlankPasswordUse' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10137"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10054"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10054">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3520">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="LimitBlankPasswordUse"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="1" dt="int" ev="1" name="value" op="equals" result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1055"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.1.4.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1055"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-32929-2 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-32929-2
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.

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2.3.1.5 (L1) Configure 'Accounts: Rename administrator account'

Description:

The built-in local administrator account is a well-known account name that attackers will target. It is recommended to choose another name for this account, and to avoid names that denote administrative or elevated access accounts. Be sure to also change the default description for the local administrator (through the Computer Management console).

The Administrator account exists on all computers that run the Windows 2000 or later operating systems. If you rename this account, it is slightly more difficult for unauthorized persons to guess this privileged user name and password combination.

The built-in Administrator account cannot be locked out, regardless of how many times an attacker might use a bad password. This capability makes the Administrator account a popular target for brute force attacks that attempt to guess passwords. The value of this countermeasure is lessened because this account has a well-known SID, and there are third-party tools that allow authentication by using the SID rather than the account name. Therefore, even if you rename the Administrator account, an attacker could launch a brute force attack by using the SID to log on.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, configure the following UI path:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Accounts: Rename administrator account

Impact:

You will have to inform users who are authorized to use this account of the new account name. (The guidance for this setting assumes that the Administrator account was not disabled, which was recommended earlier in this chapter.)

Ensure 'Administrator' is 'Existence Test' to 'none_exist' -- Less
CIS-CAT did not expect to collect any matching items, and found 1 item.
User: Administrator exists

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.1.5_L1_Configure_Accounts_Rename_administrator_account"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:44.900-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33034-0</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:44.900-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:44.619-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="none_exist"
                               comment="Ensure 'Administrator' is 'Existence Test' to 'none_exist'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10138"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10055"
                               type="user_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3522">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="user" value="Administrator"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1056"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33034-0 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33034-0
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.

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2.3.1.6 (L1) Configure 'Accounts: Rename guest account'

Description:

The built-in local guest account is another well-known name to attackers. It is recommended to rename this account to something that does not indicate its purpose. Even if you disable this account, which is recommended, ensure that you rename it for added security.

The Guest account exists on all computers that run the Windows 2000 or later operating systems. If you rename this account. it is slightly more difficult for unauthorized persons to guess this privileged user name and password combination.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, configure the following UI path:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Accounts: Rename guest account

Impact:

There should be little impact, because the Guest account is disabled by default.

Ensure 'Guest' is 'Null Test' to '' -- Less
CIS-CAT did not expect to collect any matching items, and found 1 item.
User: Guest exists

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.1.6_L1_Configure_Accounts_Rename_guest_account"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:45.119-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35488-6</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:45.119-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:44.916-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="none_exist"
                               comment="Ensure 'Guest' is 'Null Test' to ''"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10139"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10056"
                               type="user_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3523">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="user" value="Guest"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1057"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35488-6 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35488-6
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.

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2.3.2 Audit

This section contains recommendations related to auditing controls.

Fail

2.3.2.1 (L1) Ensure 'Audit: Force audit policy subcategory settings (Windows Vista or later) to override audit policy category settings' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows administrators to enable the more precise auditing capabilities present in Windows Vista.

The Audit Policy settings available in Windows Server 2003 Active Directory do not yet contain settings for managing the new auditing subcategories. To properly apply the auditing policies prescribed in this baseline, the Audit: Force audit policy subcategory settings (Windows Vista or later) to override audit policy category settings setting needs to be configured to Enabled.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Important: Be very cautious about audit settings that can generate a large volume of traffic. For example, if you enable either success or failure auditing for all of the Privilege Use subcategories, the high volume of audit events generated can make it difficult to find other types of entries in the Security log. Such a configuration could also have a significant impact on system performance.

Prior to the introduction of auditing subcategories in Windows Vista, it was difficult to track events at a per-system or per-user level. The larger event categories created too many events and the key information that needed to be audited was difficult to find.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Audit: Force audit policy subcategory settings (Windows Vista or later) to override audit policy category settings

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'SCENoApplyLegacyAuditPolicy' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa:SCENoApplyLegacyAuditPolicy does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.2.1_L1_Ensure_Audit_Force_audit_policy_subcategory_settings_Windows_Vista_or_later_to_override_audit_policy_category_settings_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:50.572-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/6/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35533-9</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:50.572-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:50.447-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'SCENoApplyLegacyAuditPolicy' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10140"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10057"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3559">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="SCENoApplyLegacyAuditPolicy"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1058"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.2.1.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1058"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35533-9 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35533-9
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring, and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage, and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.2
    Label: Ensure Audit Log Settings Support Appropriate Log Entry Formating
    Description: Validate audit log settings for each hardware device and the software installed on it, ensuring that logs include a date, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and various other useful elements of each packet and/or transaction. Systems should record logs in a standardized format such as syslog entries or those outlined by the Common Event Expression initiative. If systems cannot generate logs in a standardized format, log normalization tools can be deployed to convert logs into such a format.

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Pass

2.3.2.2 (L1) Ensure 'Audit: Shut down system immediately if unable to log security audits' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether the system shuts down if it is unable to log Security events. It is a requirement for Trusted Computer System Evaluation Criteria (TCSEC)-C2 and Common Criteria certification to prevent auditable events from occurring if the audit system is unable to log them. Microsoft has chosen to meet this requirement by halting the system and displaying a stop message if the auditing system experiences a failure. When this policy setting is enabled, the system will be shut down if a security audit cannot be logged for any reason.

If the Audit: Shut down system immediately if unable to log security audits setting is enabled, unplanned system failures can occur. The administrative burden can be significant, especially if you also configure the Retention method for the Security log to Do not overwrite events (clear log manually). This configuration causes a repudiation threat (a backup operator could deny that they backed up or restored data) to become a denial of service (DoS) vulnerability, because a server could be forced to shut down if it is overwhelmed with logon events and other security events that are written to the Security log. Also, because the shutdown is not graceful, it is possible that irreparable damage to the operating system, applications, or data could result. Although the NTFS file system guarantees its integrity when an ungraceful computer shutdown occurs, it cannot guarantee that every data file for every application will still be in a usable form when the computer restarts.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

If the computer is unable to record events to the Security log, critical evidence or important troubleshooting information may not be available for review after a security incident. Also, an attacker could potentially generate a large volume of Security log events to purposely force a computer shutdown.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Audit: Shut down system immediately if unable to log security audits

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'CrashOnAuditFail' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- More
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa
Registry Value: CrashOnAuditFail
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 0 0

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.2.2_L1_Ensure_Audit_Shut_down_system_immediately_if_unable_to_log_security_audits_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:50.744-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/6"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33046-4</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:50.744-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:50.588-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'CrashOnAuditFail' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10141"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10058"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10056">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3560">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="CrashOnAuditFail"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="0" dt="int" ev="0" name="value" op="equals" result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1059"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.2.2.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1059"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33046-4 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33046-4
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring, and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage, and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.

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2.3.3 DCOM

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

2.3.4 Devices

This section contains recommendations related to managing devices.

Fail

2.3.4.1 (L1) Ensure 'Devices: Allowed to format and eject removable media' is set to 'Administrators and Interactive Users'

Description:

This policy setting determines who is allowed to format and eject removable NTFS media. You can use this policy setting to prevent unauthorized users from removing data on one computer to access it on another computer on which they have local administrator privileges.

The recommended state for this setting is: Administrators and Interactive Users.

Users may be able to move data on removable disks to a different computer where they have administrative privileges. The user could then take ownership of any file, grant themselves full control, and view or modify any file. The fact that most removable storage devices will eject media by pressing a mechanical button diminishes the advantage of this policy setting.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Administrators and Interactive Users:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Devices: Allowed to format and eject removable media

Impact:

None - the default value is Administrators only. Administrators and Interactive Users will be able to format and eject removable NTFS media.

Ensure 'AllocateDASD' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon:AllocateDASD does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.4.1_L1_Ensure_Devices_Allowed_to_format_and_eject_removable_media_is_set_to_Administrators_and_Interactive_Users"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:50.869-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/5/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34355-8</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:50.869-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:50.744-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'AllocateDASD' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10142"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10059"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3561">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="AllocateDASD"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1060"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.4.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1060"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34355-8 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34355-8
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 5: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 5.1
    Label: Minimize And Sparingly Use Administrative Privileges
    Description: Minimize administrative privileges and only use administrative accounts when they are required. Implement focused auditing on the use of administrative privileged functions and monitor for anomalous behavior.

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Fail

2.3.4.2 (L2) Ensure 'Devices: Prevent users from installing printer drivers' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

For a computer to print to a shared printer, the driver for that shared printer must be installed on the local computer. This security setting determines who is allowed to install a printer driver as part of connecting to a shared printer.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Note: This setting does not affect the ability to add a local printer. This setting does not affect Administrators.

It may be appropriate in some organizations to allow users to install printer drivers on their own workstations. However, in a high security environment, you should allow only Administrators, not users, to do this, because printer driver installation may unintentionally cause the computer to become less stable. A malicious user could install inappropriate printer drivers in a deliberate attempt to damage the computer, or a user might accidentally install malicious software that masquerades as a printer driver. It is feasible for an attacker to disguise a Trojan horse program as a printer driver. The program may appear to users as if they must use it to print, but such a program could unleash malicious code on your computer network.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Devices: Prevent users from installing printer drivers

Impact:

Only Administrators will be able to install a printer driver as part of connecting to a shared printer. The ability to add a local printer will not be affected.

Ensure 'AddPrinterDrivers' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print\Providers\LanMan Print Services\Servers
Registry Value: AddPrinterDrivers
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 1 0

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.4.2_L2_Ensure_Devices_Prevent_users_from_installing_printer_drivers_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:51.010-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/5/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33958-0</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:51.010-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:50.869-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'AddPrinterDrivers' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10143"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10060"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10058">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3562">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key"
                                                    value="System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print\Providers\LanMan Print Services\Servers"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="AddPrinterDrivers"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="0" dt="int" ev="1" name="value" op="equals" result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1061"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.4.2.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1061"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33958-0 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33958-0
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

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  • Control 5: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 5.1
    Label: Minimize And Sparingly Use Administrative Privileges
    Description: Minimize administrative privileges and only use administrative accounts when they are required. Implement focused auditing on the use of administrative privileged functions and monitor for anomalous behavior.

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2.3.5 Domain controller

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

2.3.6 Domain member

This section contains recommendations related to domain membership.

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2.3.6.1 (L1) Ensure 'Domain member: Digitally encrypt or sign secure channel data (always)' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether all secure channel traffic that is initiated by the domain member must be signed or encrypted.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

When a computer joins a domain, a computer account is created. After it joins the domain, the computer uses the password for that account to create a secure channel with the Domain Controller for its domain every time that it restarts. Requests that are sent on the secure channel are authenticated—and sensitive information such as passwords are encrypted—but the channel is not integrity-checked, and not all information is encrypted.

Digital encryption and signing of the secure channel is a good idea where it is supported. The secure channel protects domain credentials as they are sent to the Domain Controller.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Domain member: Digitally encrypt or sign secure channel data (always)

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior. However, only Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 6a (SP6a) and subsequent versions of the Windows operating system support digital encryption and signing of the secure channel. Windows 98 Second Edition clients do not support it unless they have Dsclient installed. Therefore, you cannot enable the Domain member: Digitally encrypt or sign secure channel data (always) setting on Domain Controllers that support Windows 98 clients as members of the domain. Potential impacts can include the following:

  • The ability to create or delete trust relationships with clients running versions of Windows earlier than Windows NT 4.0 with SP6a will be disabled.
  • Logons from clients running versions of Windows earlier than Windows NT 4.0 with SP6a will be disabled.
  • The ability to authenticate other domains' users from a Domain Controller running a version of Windows earlier than Windows NT 4.0 with SP6a in a trusted domain will be disabled.

You can enable this policy setting after you eliminate all Windows 9x clients from the domain and upgrade all Windows NT 4.0 servers and Domain Controllers from trusted/trusting domains to Windows NT 4.0 with SP6a.

Ensure 'RequireSignOrSeal' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- More
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netlogon\Parameters
Registry Value: RequireSignOrSeal
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 1 1

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.6.1_L1_Ensure_Domain_member_Digitally_encrypt_or_sign_secure_channel_data_always_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:51.119-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34892-0</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:51.119-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:51.010-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'RequireSignOrSeal' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10144"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10061"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10059">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3563">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netlogon\Parameters"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="RequireSignOrSeal"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="1" dt="int" ev="1" name="value" op="equals" result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1062"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.6.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1062"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34892-0 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34892-0
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.

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2.3.6.2 (L1) Ensure 'Domain member: Digitally encrypt secure channel data (when possible)' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether a domain member should attempt to negotiate encryption for all secure channel traffic that it initiates.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

When a computer joins a domain, a computer account is created. After it joins the domain, the computer uses the password for that account to create a secure channel with the Domain Controller for its domain every time that it restarts. Requests that are sent on the secure channel are authenticated—and sensitive information such as passwords are encrypted—but the channel is not integrity-checked, and not all information is encrypted.

Digital encryption and signing of the secure channel is a good idea where it is supported. The secure channel protects domain credentials as they are sent to the Domain Controller.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Domain member: Digitally encrypt secure channel data (when possible)

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior. However, only Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 6a (SP6a) and subsequent versions of the Windows operating system support digital encryption and signing of the secure channel. Windows 98 Second Edition clients do not support it unless they have Dsclient installed.

Ensure 'SealSecureChannel' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- More
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netlogon\Parameters
Registry Value: SealSecureChannel
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 1 1

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.6.2_L1_Ensure_Domain_member_Digitally_encrypt_secure_channel_data_when_possible_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:51.478-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35273-2</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:51.478-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:51.119-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'SealSecureChannel' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10145"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10062"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10060">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3564">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netlogon\Parameters"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="SealSecureChannel"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="1" dt="int" ev="1" name="value" op="equals" result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1063"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.6.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1063"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35273-2 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35273-2
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.

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2.3.6.3 (L1) Ensure 'Domain member: Digitally sign secure channel data (when possible)' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether a domain member should attempt to negotiate whether all secure channel traffic that it initiates must be digitally signed. Digital signatures protect the traffic from being modified by anyone who captures the data as it traverses the network.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

When a computer joins a domain, a computer account is created. After it joins the domain, the computer uses the password for that account to create a secure channel with the Domain Controller for its domain every time that it restarts. Requests that are sent on the secure channel are authenticated—and sensitive information such as passwords are encrypted—but the channel is not integrity-checked, and not all information is encrypted.

Digital encryption and signing of the secure channel is a good idea where it is supported. The secure channel protects domain credentials as they are sent to the Domain Controller.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Domain member: Digitally sign secure channel data (when possible)

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior. However, only Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 6a (SP6a) and subsequent versions of the Windows operating system support digital encryption and signing of the secure channel. Windows 98 Second Edition clients do not support it unless they have Dsclient installed.

Ensure 'SignSecureChannel' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- More
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netlogon\Parameters
Registry Value: SignSecureChannel
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 1 1

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.6.3_L1_Ensure_Domain_member_Digitally_sign_secure_channel_data_when_possible_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:51.619-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34893-8</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:51.619-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:51.494-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'SignSecureChannel' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10146"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10063"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10061">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3565">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netlogon\Parameters"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="SignSecureChannel"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="1" dt="int" ev="1" name="value" op="equals" result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1064"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.6.3.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1064"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34893-8 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34893-8
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.

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2.3.6.4 (L1) Ensure 'Domain member: Disable machine account password changes' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether a domain member can periodically change its computer account password. Computers that cannot automatically change their account passwords are potentially vulnerable, because an attacker might be able to determine the password for the system's domain account.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

The default configuration for Windows Server 2003-based computers that belong to a domain is that they are automatically required to change the passwords for their accounts every 30 days. If you disable this policy setting, computers that run Windows Server 2003 will retain the same passwords as their computer accounts. Computers that are no longer able to automatically change their account password are at risk from an attacker who could determine the password for the computer's domain account.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Domain member: Disable machine account password changes

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'DisablePasswordChange' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- More
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netlogon\Parameters
Registry Value: DisablePasswordChange
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 0 0

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.6.4_L1_Ensure_Domain_member_Disable_machine_account_password_changes_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:51.744-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34986-0</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:51.744-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:51.634-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DisablePasswordChange' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10147"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10064"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10062">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3566">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netlogon\Parameters"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DisablePasswordChange"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="0" dt="int" ev="0" name="value" op="equals" result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1065"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.6.4.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1065"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34986-0 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34986-0
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.

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2.3.6.5 (L1) Ensure 'Domain member: Maximum machine account password age' is set to '30 or fewer days, but not 0'

Description:

This policy setting determines the maximum allowable age for a computer account password. By default, domain members automatically change their domain passwords every 30 days. If you increase this interval significantly so that the computers no longer change their passwords, an attacker would have more time to undertake a brute force attack against one of the computer accounts.

The recommended state for this setting is: 30 or fewer days, but not 0.

Note: A value of 0 does not conform to the benchmark as it disables maximum password age.

In Active Directory-based domains, each computer has an account and password just like every user. By default, the domain members automatically change their domain password every 30 days. If you increase this interval significantly, or set it to 0 so that the computers no longer change their passwords, an attacker will have more time to undertake a brute force attack to guess the password of one or more computer accounts.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to 30 or fewer days, but not 0:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Domain member: Maximum machine account password age

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

All of the following tests or sub-groups must pass:
Ensure 'MaximumPasswordAge' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- More
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netlogon\Parameters
Registry Value: MaximumPasswordAge
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be greater than 0 30
Ensure 'MaximumPasswordAge' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '30' -- More
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netlogon\Parameters
Registry Value: MaximumPasswordAge
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be less than or equal to 30 30

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.6.5_L1_Ensure_Domain_member_Maximum_machine_account_password_age_is_set_to_30_or_fewer_days_but_not_0"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:51.838-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34894-6</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:51.838-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:51.744-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'MaximumPasswordAge' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10148"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10065"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10063">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3567">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netlogon\Parameters"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="MaximumPasswordAge"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="30" dt="int" ev="0" name="value" op="greater than" result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'MaximumPasswordAge' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '30'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10149"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10066"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10064">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3568">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netlogon\Parameters"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="MaximumPasswordAge"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="30" dt="int" ev="30" name="value" op="less than or equal" result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1066"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.6.5.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1066"/>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1067"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.6.5.3_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1067"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34894-6 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34894-6
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.

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Pass

2.3.6.6 (L1) Ensure 'Domain member: Require strong (Windows 2000 or later) session key' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

When this policy setting is enabled, a secure channel can only be established with Domain Controllers that are capable of encrypting secure channel data with a strong (128-bit) session key.

To enable this policy setting, all Domain Controllers in the domain must be able to encrypt secure channel data with a strong key, which means all Domain Controllers must be running Microsoft Windows 2000 or later.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Session keys that are used to establish secure channel communications between Domain Controllers and member computers are much stronger in Windows 2000 than they were in previous Microsoft operating systems. Whenever possible, you should take advantage of these stronger session keys to help protect secure channel communications from attacks that attempt to hijack network sessions and eavesdropping. (Eavesdropping is a form of hacking in which network data is read or altered in transit. The data can be modified to hide or change the sender, or be redirected.)

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Domain member: Require strong (Windows 2000 or later) session key

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior. However, computers will not be able to join Windows NT 4.0 domains, and trusts between Active Directory domains and Windows NT-style domains may not work properly.

Ensure 'RequireStrongKey' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- More
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netlogon\Parameters
Registry Value: RequireStrongKey
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 1 1

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.6.6_L1_Ensure_Domain_member_Require_strong_Windows_2000_or_later_session_key_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:51.931-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35177-5</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:51.931-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:51.838-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'RequireStrongKey' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10150"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10067"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10065">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3569">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netlogon\Parameters"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="RequireStrongKey"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="1" dt="int" ev="1" name="value" op="equals" result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1068"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.6.6.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1068"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35177-5 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35177-5
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.

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2.3.7 Interactive logon

This section contains recommendations related to interactive logons.

Fail

2.3.7.1 (L1) Ensure 'Interactive logon: Do not display last user name' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether the account name of the last user to log on to the client computers in your organization will be displayed in each computer's respective Windows logon screen. Enable this policy setting to prevent intruders from collecting account names visually from the screens of desktop or laptop computers in your organization.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

An attacker with access to the console (for example, someone with physical access or someone who is able to connect to the server through Remote Desktop Services) could view the name of the last user who logged on to the server. The attacker could then try to guess the password, use a dictionary, or use a brute-force attack to try and log on.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Interactive logon: Do not display last user name

Impact:

The name of the last user to successfully log on will not be displayed in the Windows logon screen.

Ensure 'DontDisplayLastUserName' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
Registry Value: DontDisplayLastUserName
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 1 0

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.7.1_L1_Ensure_Interactive_logon_Do_not_display_last_user_name_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:52.104-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34898-7</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:52.104-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:51.947-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DontDisplayLastUserName' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10151"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10068"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10066">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3570">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DontDisplayLastUserName"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="0" dt="int" ev="1" name="value" op="equals" result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1069"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.7.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1069"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34898-7 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34898-7
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.

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Fail

2.3.7.2 (L1) Ensure 'Interactive logon: Do not require CTRL+ALT+DEL' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether users must press CTRL+ALT+DEL before they log on.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

Microsoft developed this feature to make it easier for users with certain types of physical impairments to log on to computers that run Windows. If users are not required to press CTRL+ALT+DEL, they are susceptible to attacks that attempt to intercept their passwords. If CTRL+ALT+DEL is required before logon, user passwords are communicated by means of a trusted path.

An attacker could install a Trojan horse program that looks like the standard Windows logon dialog box and capture the user's password. The attacker would then be able to log on to the compromised account with whatever level of privilege that user has.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Interactive logon: Do not require CTRL+ALT+DEL

Impact:

Users must press CTRL+ALT+DEL before they log on to Windows unless they use a smart card for Windows logon. A smart card is a tamper-proof device that stores security information.

Ensure 'DisableCAD' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System:DisableCAD does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.7.2_L1_Ensure_Interactive_logon_Do_not_require_CTRLALTDEL_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:52.213-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/8"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35099-1</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:52.213-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:52.104-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DisableCAD' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10152"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10069"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3571">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DisableCAD"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1070"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.7.2.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1070"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35099-1 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35099-1
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.

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Fail

2.3.7.3 (BL) Ensure 'Interactive logon: Machine account lockout threshold' is set to '10 or fewer invalid logon attempts, but not 0'

Description:

This security setting determines the number of failed logon attempts that causes the machine to be locked out.

Failed password attempts against workstations or member servers that have been locked using either CTRL+ALT+DELETE or password protected screen savers counts as failed logon attempts.

The machine lockout policy is enforced only on those machines that have BitLocker enabled for protecting OS volumes. Please ensure that appropriate recovery password backup policies are enabled.

The recommended state for this setting is: 10 or fewer invalid logon attempts, but not 0.

Note: A value of 0 does not conform to the benchmark as it disables the machine account lockout threshold. Values from 1 to 3 will be interpreted as 4.

If a machine is lost or stolen, or if an insider threat attempts a brute force password attack against the computer, it is important to ensure that BitLocker will lock the computer and therefore prevent a successful attack.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to 10 or fewer invalid logon attempts, but not 0:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Interactive logon: Machine account lockout threshold

Impact:

Users will be able to mistype their password several times, but the machine account will be locked out if a brute force password attack occurs. A locked out machine can only be recovered by providing the BitLocker recovery key at the console.

All of the following tests or sub-groups must pass:
Ensure 'MaxDevicePasswordFailedAttempts' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System:MaxDevicePasswordFailedAttempts does not exist
Ensure 'MaxDevicePasswordFailedAttempts' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '10' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System:MaxDevicePasswordFailedAttempts does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.7.3_BL_Ensure_Interactive_logon_Machine_account_lockout_threshold_is_set_to_10_or_fewer_invalid_logon_attempts_but_not_0"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:52.307-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/5"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34899-5</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:52.307-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:52.213-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'MaxDevicePasswordFailedAttempts' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10154"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10071"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3572">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="MaxDevicePasswordFailedAttempts"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'MaxDevicePasswordFailedAttempts' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '10'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10153"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10070"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3573">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="MaxDevicePasswordFailedAttempts"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1071"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.7.3.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1071"/>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1072"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.7.3.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1072"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34899-5 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34899-5
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.5
    Label: Ensure Workstation Screen Locks Are Configured
    Description: Configure screen locks on systems to limit access to unattended workstations.
  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
    Subcontrol: 13.2
    Label: Deploy Hard Drive Encryption Software
    Description: Deploy approved hard drive encryption software to mobile devices and systems that hold sensitive data.

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2.3.7.4 (L1) Ensure 'Interactive logon: Machine inactivity limit' is set to '900 or fewer second(s), but not 0'

Description:

Windows notices inactivity of a logon session, and if the amount of inactive time exceeds the inactivity limit, then the screen saver will run, locking the session.

The recommended state for this setting is: 900 or fewer second(s), but not 0.

Note: A value of 0 does not conform to the benchmark as it disables the machine inactivity limit.

If a user forgets to lock their computer when they walk away it's possible that a passerby will hijack it.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to 900 or fewer seconds, but not 0:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Interactive logon: Machine inactivity limit

Impact:

The screen saver will automatically activate when the computer has been unattended for the amount of time specified. The impact should be minimal since the screen saver is enabled by default.

All of the following tests or sub-groups must pass:
Ensure 'InactivityTimeoutSecs' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '900' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System:InactivityTimeoutSecs does not exist
Ensure 'InactivityTimeoutSecs' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System:InactivityTimeoutSecs does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.7.4_L1_Ensure_Interactive_logon_Machine_inactivity_limit_is_set_to_900_or_fewer_seconds_but_not_0"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:52.400-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/5"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34900-1</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:52.400-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:52.307-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'InactivityTimeoutSecs' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '900'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10155"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10072"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3574">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="InactivityTimeoutSecs"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'InactivityTimeoutSecs' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10156"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10073"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3575">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="InactivityTimeoutSecs"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1073"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.7.4.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1073"/>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1074"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.7.4.3_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1074"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34900-1 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34900-1
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.5
    Label: Ensure Workstation Screen Locks Are Configured
    Description: Configure screen locks on systems to limit access to unattended workstations.

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2.3.7.5 (L1) Configure 'Interactive logon: Message text for users attempting to log on'

Description:

This policy setting specifies a text message that displays to users when they log on. Set the following group policy to a value that is consistent with the security and operational requirements of your organization.

Displaying a warning message before logon may help prevent an attack by warning the attacker about the consequences of their misconduct before it happens. It may also help to reinforce corporate policy by notifying employees of the appropriate policy during the logon process. This text is often used for legal reasons—for example, to warn users about the ramifications of misusing company information or to warn them that their actions may be audited.

Note: Any warning that you display should first be approved by your organization's legal and human resources representatives.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, configure the following UI path to a value that is consistent with the security and operational requirements of your organization:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Interactive logon: Message text for users attempting to log on

Impact:

Users will have to acknowledge a dialog box containing the configured text before they can log on to the computer.

Note: Windows Vista and Windows XP Professional support logon banners that can exceed 512 characters in length and that can also contain carriage-return line-feed sequences. However, Windows 2000-based clients cannot interpret and display these messages. You must use a Windows 2000-based computer to create a logon message policy that applies to Windows 2000-based computers.

Ensure 'LegalNoticeText' is pattern match to '.+' -- Less
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
Registry Value: LegalNoticeText
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_sz reg_sz
the registry key's value matches the regular expression .+ No Value

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.7.5_L1_Configure_Interactive_logon_Message_text_for_users_attempting_to_log_on"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:52.509-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35064-5</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:52.509-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:52.400-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'LegalNoticeText' is pattern match to '.+'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10157"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10074"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10072">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3576">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="LegalNoticeText"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_sz" dt="string" ev="reg_sz" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="" dt="string" ev=".+" name="value" op="pattern match" result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1075"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.7.5.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1075"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35064-5 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35064-5
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

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2.3.7.6 (L1) Configure 'Interactive logon: Message title for users attempting to log on'

Description:

This policy setting specifies the text displayed in the title bar of the window that users see when they log on to the system. Configure this setting in a manner that is consistent with the security and operational requirements of your organization.

Displaying a warning message before logon may help prevent an attack by warning the attacker about the consequences of their misconduct before it happens. It may also help to reinforce corporate policy by notifying employees of the appropriate policy during the logon process.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, configure the following UI path to a value that is consistent with the security and operational requirements of your organization:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Interactive logon: Message title for users attempting to log on

Impact:

Users will have to acknowledge a dialog box with the configured title before they can log on to the computer.

Ensure 'LegalNoticeCaption' is pattern match to '.+' -- Less
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
Registry Value: LegalNoticeCaption
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_sz reg_sz
the registry key's value matches the regular expression .+ No Value

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.7.6_L1_Configure_Interactive_logon_Message_title_for_users_attempting_to_log_on"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:52.619-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35179-1</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:52.619-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:52.525-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'LegalNoticeCaption' is pattern match to '.+'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10158"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10075"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10073">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3577">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="LegalNoticeCaption"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_sz" dt="string" ev="reg_sz" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="" dt="string" ev=".+" name="value" op="pattern match" result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1076"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.7.6.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1076"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35179-1 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35179-1
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

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2.3.7.7 (L2) Ensure 'Interactive logon: Number of previous logons to cache (in case domain controller is not available)' is set to '4 or fewer logon(s)'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether a user can log on to a Windows domain using cached account information. Logon information for domain accounts can be cached locally to allow users to log on even if a Domain Controller cannot be contacted. This policy setting determines the number of unique users for whom logon information is cached locally. If this value is set to 0, the logon cache feature is disabled. An attacker who is able to access the file system of the server could locate this cached information and use a brute force attack to determine user passwords.

The recommended state for this setting is: 4 or fewer logon(s).

The number that is assigned to this policy setting indicates the number of users whose logon information the computer will cache locally. If the number is set to 4, then the computer caches logon information for 4 users. When a 5th user logs on to the computer, the server overwrites the oldest cached logon session.

Users who access the computer console will have their logon credentials cached on that computer. An attacker who is able to access the file system of the computer could locate this cached information and use a brute force attack to attempt to determine user passwords. To mitigate this type of attack, Windows encrypts the information and obscures its physical location.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to 4 or fewer logon(s):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Interactive logon: Number of previous logons to cache (in case domain controller is not available)

Impact:

Users will be unable to log on to any computers if there is no Domain Controller available to authenticate them. Organizations may want to configure this value to 2 for end-user computers, especially for mobile users. A configuration value of 2 means that the user's logon information will still be in the cache, even if a member of the IT department has recently logged on to their computer to perform system maintenance. This method allows users to log on to their computers when they are not connected to the organization's network.

Ensure 'CachedLogonsCount' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '^[43210]$' -- Less
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
Registry Value: CachedLogonsCount
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_sz reg_sz
the registry key's value matches the regular expression ^[43210]$ 10

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.7.7_L2_Ensure_Interactive_logon_Number_of_previous_logons_to_cache_in_case_domain_controller_is_not_available_is_set_to_4_or_fewer_logons"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:52.806-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16"
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   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34901-9</ident>
   <metadata>
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                               comment="Ensure 'CachedLogonsCount' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '^[43210]$'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
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                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="CachedLogonsCount"/>
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                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_sz" dt="string" ev="reg_sz" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
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   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
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                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1077"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.7.7.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1077"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34901-9 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34901-9
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.

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Pass

2.3.7.8 (L1) Ensure 'Interactive logon: Prompt user to change password before expiration' is set to 'between 5 and 14 days'

Description:

This policy setting determines how far in advance users are warned that their password will expire. It is recommended that you configure this policy setting to at least 5 days but no more than 14 days to sufficiently warn users when their passwords will expire.

The recommended state for this setting is: between 5 and 14 days.

Users will need to be warned that their passwords are going to expire, or they may inadvertently be locked out of the computer when their passwords expire. This condition could lead to confusion for users who access the network locally, or make it impossible for users to access your organization's network through dial-up or virtual private network (VPN) connections.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to a value between 5 and 14 days:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Interactive logon: Prompt user to change password before expiration

Impact:

Users will see a dialog box prompt to change their password each time that they log on to the domain when their password is configured to expire between 5 and 14 days.

All of the following tests or sub-groups must pass:
Ensure 'PasswordExpiryWarning' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '14' -- More
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
Registry Value: PasswordExpiryWarning
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be less than or equal to 14 5
Ensure 'passwordexpirywarning' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '5' -- More
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
Registry Value: passwordexpirywarning
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be greater than or equal to 5 5

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.7.8_L1_Ensure_Interactive_logon_Prompt_user_to_change_password_before_expiration_is_set_to_between_5_and_14_days"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:53.073-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35274-0</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:53.073-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:52.806-08:00">
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            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'PasswordExpiryWarning' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '14'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10160"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10077"
                               type="registry_test">
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                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="PasswordExpiryWarning"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
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                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'passwordexpirywarning' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '5'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10161"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10078"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10076">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3580">
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                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="passwordexpirywarning"/>
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   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1078"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.7.8.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1078"/>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1079"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.7.8.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1079"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35274-0 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35274-0
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.

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Fail

2.3.7.9 (L1) Ensure 'Interactive logon: Smart card removal behavior' is set to 'Lock Workstation' or higher

Description:

This policy setting determines what happens when the smart card for a logged-on user is removed from the smart card reader.

The recommended state for this setting is: Lock Workstation. Configuring this setting to Force Logoff or Disconnect if a Remote Desktop Services session also conforms with the benchmark.

Users sometimes forget to lock their workstations when they are away from them, allowing the possibility for malicious users to access their computers. If smart cards are used for authentication, the computer should automatically lock itself when the card is removed to ensure that only the user with the smart card is accessing resources using those credentials.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Lock Workstation(or, if applicable for your environment, Force Logoff or Disconnect if a Remote Desktop Services session):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Interactive logon: Smart card removal behavior

Impact:

If you select Lock Workstation, the workstation is locked when the smart card is removed, allowing users to leave the area, take their smart card with them, and still maintain a protected session.

If you select Force Logoff, users are automatically logged off when their smart card is removed.

If you select Disconnect if a Remote Desktop Services session, removal of the smart card disconnects the session without logging the users off. This allows the user to insert the smart card and resume the session later, or at another smart card reader-equipped computer, without having to log on again. If the session is local, this policy will function identically to Lock Workstation.

Enforcing this setting on computers used by people who must log onto multiple computers in order to perform their duties could be frustrating and lower productivity. For example, if network administrators are limited to a single account but need to log into several computers simultaneously in order to effectively manage the network enforcing this setting will limit them to logging onto one computer at a time. For these reasons it is recommended that this setting only be enforced on workstations used for purposes commonly associated with typical users such as document creation and email.

Ensure 'ScRemoveOption' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '^(1|2|3)$' -- Less
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
Registry Value: ScRemoveOption
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_sz reg_sz
the registry key's value matches the regular expression ^(1|2|3)$ 0

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.7.9_L1_Ensure_Interactive_logon_Smart_card_removal_behavior_is_set_to_Lock_Workstation_or_higher"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:53.181-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/5"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34988-6</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:53.181-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:53.073-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'ScRemoveOption' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '^(1|2|3)$'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10162"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10079"
                               type="registry_test">
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                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="ScRemoveOption"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_sz" dt="string" ev="reg_sz" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="0" dt="string" ev="^(1|2|3)$" name="value" op="pattern match"
                                         result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
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      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1080"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.7.9.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1080"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34988-6 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34988-6
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.5
    Label: Ensure Workstation Screen Locks Are Configured
    Description: Configure screen locks on systems to limit access to unattended workstations.

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2.3.8 Microsoft network client

This section contains recommendations related to configuring the Microsoft network client.

Fail

2.3.8.1 (L1) Ensure 'Microsoft network client: Digitally sign communications (always)' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether packet signing is required by the SMB client component.

Note: When Windows Vista-based computers have this policy setting enabled and they connect to file or print shares on remote servers, it is important that the setting is synchronized with its companion setting, Microsoft network server: Digitally sign communications (always), on those servers. For more information about these settings, see the 'Microsoft network client and server: Digitally sign communications (four related settings)' section in Chapter 5 of the Threats and Countermeasures guide.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Session hijacking uses tools that allow attackers who have access to the same network as the client or server to interrupt, end, or steal a session in progress. Attackers can potentially intercept and modify unsigned SMB packets and then modify the traffic and forward it so that the server might perform undesirable actions. Alternatively, the attacker could pose as the server or client after legitimate authentication and gain unauthorized access to data.

SMB is the resource sharing protocol that is supported by many Windows operating systems. It is the basis of NetBIOS and many other protocols. SMB signatures authenticate both users and the servers that host the data. If either side fails the authentication process, data transmission will not take place.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Microsoft network client: Digitally sign communications (always)

Impact:

The Microsoft network client will not communicate with a Microsoft network server unless that server agrees to perform SMB packet signing.

The Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP Professional and Windows Vista implementations of the SMB file and print sharing protocol support mutual authentication, which prevents session hijacking attacks and supports message authentication to prevent man-in-the-middle attacks. SMB signing provides this authentication by placing a digital signature into each SMB, which is then verified by both the client and the server.

Implementation of SMB signing may negatively affect performance, because each packet needs to be signed and verified. If these settings are enabled on a server that is performing multiple roles, such as a small business server that is serving as a Domain Controller, file server, print server, and application server performance may be substantially slowed. Additionally, if you configure computers to ignore all unsigned SMB communications, older applications and operating systems will not be able to connect. However, if you completely disable all SMB signing, computers will be vulnerable to session hijacking attacks.

When SMB signing policies are enabled on Domain Controllers running Windows Server 2003 and member computers running Windows Vista SP1 or Windows Server 2008 group policy processing will fail. A hotfix is available from Microsoft that resolves this issue; see Microsoft Knowledge Base article 950876 for more details: Group Policy settings are not applied on member computers that are running Windows Server 2008 or Windows Vista SP1 when certain SMB signing policies are enabled.

Ensure 'RequireSecuritySignature' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanWorkstation\Parameters
Registry Value: RequireSecuritySignature
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 1 0

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.8.1_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_network_client_Digitally_sign_communications_always_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:53.275-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35222-9</ident>
   <metadata>
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         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'RequireSecuritySignature' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
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                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10163"
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                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key"
                                                    value="System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanWorkstation\Parameters"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="RequireSecuritySignature"/>
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         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1081"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.8.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1081"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35222-9 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35222-9
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.

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2.3.8.2 (L1) Ensure 'Microsoft network client: Digitally sign communications (if server agrees)' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether the SMB client will attempt to negotiate SMB packet signing.

Note: Enabling this policy setting on SMB clients on your network makes them fully effective for packet signing with all clients and servers in your environment.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Session hijacking uses tools that allow attackers who have access to the same network as the client or server to interrupt, end, or steal a session in progress. Attackers can potentially intercept and modify unsigned SMB packets and then modify the traffic and forward it so that the server might perform undesirable actions. Alternatively, the attacker could pose as the server or client after legitimate authentication and gain unauthorized access to data.

SMB is the resource sharing protocol that is supported by many Windows operating systems. It is the basis of NetBIOS and many other protocols. SMB signatures authenticate both users and the servers that host the data. If either side fails the authentication process, data transmission will not take place.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Microsoft network client: Digitally sign communications (if server agrees)

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

The Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP Professional and Windows Vista implementations of the SMB file and print sharing protocol support mutual authentication, which prevents session hijacking attacks and supports message authentication to prevent man-in-the-middle attacks. SMB signing provides this authentication by placing a digital signature into each SMB, which is then verified by both the client and the server.

Implementation of SMB signing may negatively affect performance, because each packet needs to be signed and verified. If these settings are enabled on a server that is performing multiple roles, such as a small business server that is serving as a Domain Controller, file server, print server, and application server performance may be substantially slowed. Additionally, if you configure computers to ignore all unsigned SMB communications, older applications and operating systems will not be able to connect. However, if you completely disable all SMB signing, computers will be vulnerable to session hijacking attacks.

When SMB signing policies are enabled on Domain Controllers running Windows Server 2003 and member computers running Windows Vista SP1 or Windows Server 2008 group policy processing will fail. A hotfix is available from Microsoft that resolves this issue; see Microsoft Knowledge Base article 950876 for more details: Group Policy settings are not applied on member computers that are running Windows Server 2008 or Windows Vista SP1 when certain SMB signing policies are enabled.

Ensure 'EnableSecuritySignature' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- More
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanWorkstation\Parameters
Registry Value: EnableSecuritySignature
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 1 1

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.8.2_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_network_client_Digitally_sign_communications_if_server_agrees_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:53.400-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34908-4</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:53.400-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:53.275-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'EnableSecuritySignature' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10164"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10081"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10079">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3583">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key"
                                                    value="System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanWorkstation\Parameters"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="EnableSecuritySignature"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="1" dt="int" ev="1" name="value" op="equals" result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1082"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.8.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1082"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34908-4 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34908-4
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.

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2.3.8.3 (L1) Ensure 'Microsoft network client: Send unencrypted password to third-party SMB servers' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether the SMB redirector will send plaintext passwords during authentication to third-party SMB servers that do not support password encryption.

It is recommended that you disable this policy setting unless there is a strong business case to enable it. If this policy setting is enabled, unencrypted passwords will be allowed across the network.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

If you enable this policy setting, the server can transmit passwords in plaintext across the network to other computers that offer SMB services, which is a significant security risk. These other computers may not use any of the SMB security mechanisms that are included with Windows Server 2003.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Microsoft network client: Send unencrypted password to third-party SMB servers

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Some very old applications and operating systems such as MS-DOS, Windows for Workgroups 3.11, and Windows 95a may not be able to communicate with the servers in your organization by means of the SMB protocol.

Ensure 'EnablePlainTextPassword' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- More
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanWorkstation\Parameters
Registry Value: EnablePlainTextPassword
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 0 0

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.8.3_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_network_client_Send_unencrypted_password_to_third-party_SMB_servers_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:53.494-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33717-0</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:53.494-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:53.400-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'EnablePlainTextPassword' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10165"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10082"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10080">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3584">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key"
                                                    value="System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanWorkstation\Parameters"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="EnablePlainTextPassword"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="0" dt="int" ev="0" name="value" op="equals" result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1083"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.8.3.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1083"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33717-0 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33717-0
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.

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2.3.9 Microsoft network server

This section contains recommendations related to configuring the Microsoft network server.

Pass

2.3.9.1 (L1) Ensure 'Microsoft network server: Amount of idle time required before suspending session' is set to '15 or fewer minute(s), but not 0'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to specify the amount of continuous idle time that must pass in an SMB session before the session is suspended because of inactivity. Administrators can use this policy setting to control when a computer suspends an inactive SMB session. If client activity resumes, the session is automatically reestablished.

A value of 0 appears to allow sessions to persist indefinitely. The maximum value is 99999, which is over 69 days; in effect, this value disables the setting.

The recommended state for this setting is: 15 or fewer minute(s), but not 0.

Each SMB session consumes server resources, and numerous null sessions will slow the server or possibly cause it to fail. An attacker could repeatedly establish SMB sessions until the server's SMB services become slow or unresponsive.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to 15 or fewer minute(s), but not 0:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Microsoft network server: Amount of idle time required before suspending session

Impact:

There will be little impact because SMB sessions will be re-established automatically if the client resumes activity.

All of the following tests or sub-groups must pass:
Ensure 'AutoDisconnect' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '15' -- More
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters
Registry Value: AutoDisconnect
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be less than or equal to 15 15
Ensure 'AutoDisconnect' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- More
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters
Registry Value: AutoDisconnect
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to not be set to 0 15

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.9.1_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_network_server_Amount_of_idle_time_required_before_suspending_session_is_set_to_15_or_fewer_minutes_but_not_0"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:53.587-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/3"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34909-2</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:53.587-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:53.494-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'AutoDisconnect' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '15'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10166"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10083"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10081">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3585">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="AutoDisconnect"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="15" dt="int" ev="15" name="value" op="less than or equal" result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'AutoDisconnect' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10167"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10084"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10082">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3586">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="AutoDisconnect"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="15" dt="int" ev="0" name="value" op="not equal" result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1084"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.9.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1084"/>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1085"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.9.1.3_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1085"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34909-2 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34909-2
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 3: Secure Configurations for Hardware and Software on Mobile Devices, Laptops, Workstations, and Servers: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish, implement, and actively manage (track, report on, correct) the security configuration of laptops, servers, and workstations using a rigorous configuration management and change control process in order to prevent attackers from exploiting vulnerable services and settings.

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Fail

2.3.9.2 (L1) Ensure 'Microsoft network server: Digitally sign communications (always)' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether packet signing is required by the SMB server component. Enable this policy setting in a mixed environment to prevent downstream clients from using the workstation as a network server.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Session hijacking uses tools that allow attackers who have access to the same network as the client or server to interrupt, end, or steal a session in progress. Attackers can potentially intercept and modify unsigned SMB packets and then modify the traffic and forward it so that the server might perform undesirable actions. Alternatively, the attacker could pose as the server or client after legitimate authentication and gain unauthorized access to data.

SMB is the resource sharing protocol that is supported by many Windows operating systems. It is the basis of NetBIOS and many other protocols. SMB signatures authenticate both users and the servers that host the data. If either side fails the authentication process, data transmission will not take place.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Microsoft network server: Digitally sign communications (always)

Impact:

The Microsoft network server will not communicate with a Microsoft network client unless that client agrees to perform SMB packet signing.

The Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP Professional and Windows Vista implementations of the SMB file and print sharing protocol support mutual authentication, which prevents session hijacking attacks and supports message authentication to prevent man-in-the-middle attacks. SMB signing provides this authentication by placing a digital signature into each SMB, which is then verified by both the client and the server.

Implementation of SMB signing may negatively affect performance, because each packet needs to be signed and verified. If these settings are enabled on a server that is performing multiple roles, such as a small business server that is serving as a Domain Controller, file server, print server, and application server performance may be substantially slowed. Additionally, if you configure computers to ignore all unsigned SMB communications, older applications and operating systems will not be able to connect. However, if you completely disable all SMB signing, computers will be vulnerable to session hijacking attacks.

When SMB signing policies are enabled on Domain Controllers running Windows Server 2003 and member computers running Windows Vista SP1 or Windows Server 2008 group policy processing will fail. A hotfix is available from Microsoft that resolves this issue; see Microsoft Knowledge Base article 950876 for more details: Group Policy settings are not applied on member computers that are running Windows Server 2008 or Windows Vista SP1 when certain SMB signing policies are enabled.

Ensure 'RequireSecuritySignature' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters
Registry Value: RequireSecuritySignature
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 1 0

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.9.2_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_network_server_Digitally_sign_communications_always_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:53.682-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35065-2</ident>
   <metadata>
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                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:53.603-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'RequireSecuritySignature' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
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                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10168"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10085"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10083">
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                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="RequireSecuritySignature"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="0" dt="int" ev="1" name="value" op="equals" result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1086"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.9.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1086"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35065-2 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35065-2
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.

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2.3.9.3 (L1) Ensure 'Microsoft network server: Digitally sign communications (if client agrees)' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether the SMB server will negotiate SMB packet signing with clients that request it. If no signing request comes from the client, a connection will be allowed without a signature if the Microsoft network server: Digitally sign communications (always) setting is not enabled.

Note: Enable this policy setting on SMB clients on your network to make them fully effective for packet signing with all clients and servers in your environment.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Session hijacking uses tools that allow attackers who have access to the same network as the client or server to interrupt, end, or steal a session in progress. Attackers can potentially intercept and modify unsigned SMB packets and then modify the traffic and forward it so that the server might perform undesirable actions. Alternatively, the attacker could pose as the server or client after legitimate authentication and gain unauthorized access to data.

SMB is the resource sharing protocol that is supported by many Windows operating systems. It is the basis of NetBIOS and many other protocols. SMB signatures authenticate both users and the servers that host the data. If either side fails the authentication process, data transmission will not take place.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Microsoft network server: Digitally sign communications (if client agrees)

Impact:

The Microsoft network server will negotiate SMB packet signing as requested by the client. That is, if packet signing has been enabled on the client, packet signing will be negotiated.

The Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP Professional and Windows Vista implementations of the SMB file and print sharing protocol support mutual authentication, which prevents session hijacking attacks and supports message authentication to prevent man-in-the-middle attacks. SMB signing provides this authentication by placing a digital signature into each SMB, which is then verified by both the client and the server.

Implementation of SMB signing may negatively affect performance, because each packet needs to be signed and verified. If these settings are enabled on a server that is performing multiple roles, such as a small business server that is serving as a Domain Controller, file server, print server, and application server performance may be substantially slowed. Additionally, if you configure computers to ignore all unsigned SMB communications, older applications and operating systems will not be able to connect. However, if you completely disable all SMB signing, computers will be vulnerable to session hijacking attacks.

When SMB signing policies are enabled on Domain Controllers running Windows Server 2003 and member computers running Windows Vista SP1 or Windows Server 2008 group policy processing will fail. A hotfix is available from Microsoft that resolves this issue; see Microsoft Knowledge Base article 950876 for more details: Group Policy settings are not applied on member computers that are running Windows Server 2008 or Windows Vista SP1 when certain SMB signing policies are enabled.

Ensure 'EnableSecuritySignature' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters
Registry Value: EnableSecuritySignature
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 1 0

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.9.3_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_network_server_Digitally_sign_communications_if_client_agrees_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:53.791-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35182-5</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:53.791-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:53.682-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'EnableSecuritySignature' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10169"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10086"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10084">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3588">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="EnableSecuritySignature"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="0" dt="int" ev="1" name="value" op="equals" result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1087"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.9.3.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1087"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35182-5 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35182-5
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.

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Pass

2.3.9.4 (L1) Ensure 'Microsoft network server: Disconnect clients when logon hours expire' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This security setting determines whether to disconnect users who are connected to the local computer outside their user account's valid logon hours. This setting affects the Server Message Block (SMB) component. If you enable this policy setting you should also enable Network security: Force logoff when logon hours expire (Rule 2.3.11.6).

If your organization configures logon hours for users, this policy setting is necessary to ensure they are effective.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

If your organization configures logon hours for users, then it makes sense to enable this policy setting. Otherwise, users who should not have access to network resources outside of their logon hours may actually be able to continue to use those resources with sessions that were established during allowed hours.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Microsoft network server: Disconnect clients when logon hours expire

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior. If logon hours are not used in your organization, this policy setting will have no impact. If logon hours are used, existing user sessions will be forcibly terminated when their logon hours expire.

Ensure 'enableforcedlogoff' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- More
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters
Registry Value: enableforcedlogoff
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 1 1

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.9.4_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_network_server_Disconnect_clients_when_logon_hours_expire_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:53.916-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34911-8</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:53.916-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:53.791-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'enableforcedlogoff' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10170"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10087"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10085">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3589">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="enableforcedlogoff"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="1" dt="int" ev="1" name="value" op="equals" result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1088"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.9.4.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1088"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34911-8 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34911-8
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.

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2.3.9.5 (L1) Ensure 'Microsoft network server: Server SPN target name validation level' is set to 'Accept if provided by client' or higher

Description:

This policy setting controls the level of validation a computer with shared folders or printers (the server) performs on the service principal name (SPN) that is provided by the client computer when it establishes a session using the server message block (SMB) protocol.

The server message block (SMB) protocol provides the basis for file and print sharing and other networking operations, such as remote Windows administration. The SMB protocol supports validating the SMB server service principal name (SPN) within the authentication blob provided by a SMB client to prevent a class of attacks against SMB servers referred to as SMB relay attacks. This setting will affect both SMB1 and SMB2.

The recommended state for this setting is: Accept if provided by client. Configuring this setting to Required from client also conforms to the benchmark.

The identity of a computer can be spoofed to gain unauthorized access to network resources.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Accept if provided by client (configuring to Required from client also conforms to the benchmark):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Microsoft network server: Server SPN target name validation level

Impact:

All Windows operating systems support both a client-side SMB component and a server-side SMB component. This setting affects the server SMB behavior, and its implementation should be carefully evaluated and tested to prevent disruptions to file and print serving capabilities.

If configured to Accept if provided by client, the SMB server will accept and validate the SPN provided by the SMB client and allow a session to be established if it matches the SMB server’s list of SPN’s for itself. If the SPN does NOT match, the session request for that SMB client will be denied.

If configured to Required from client, the SMB client MUST send a SPN name in session setup, and the SPN name provided MUST match the SMB server that is being requested to establish a connection. If no SPN is provided by client, or the SPN provided does not match, the session is denied.

Ensure 'SMBServerNameHardeningLevel' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters:SMBServerNameHardeningLevel does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.9.5_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_network_server_Server_SPN_target_name_validation_level_is_set_to_Accept_if_provided_by_client_or_higher"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:54.010-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/14"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35299-7</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:54.010-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:53.916-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'SMBServerNameHardeningLevel' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10171"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10088"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3590">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="SMBServerNameHardeningLevel"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
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                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1089"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.9.5.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1089"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35299-7 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35299-7
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 14: Controlled Access Based on the Need to Know: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct secure access to critical assets (e.g., information, resources, systems) according to the formal determination of which persons, computers, and applications have a need and right to access these critical assets based on an approved classification.

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2.3.10 Network access

This section contains recommendations related to network access.

Unknown

2.3.10.1 (L1) Ensure 'Network access: Allow anonymous SID/Name translation' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether an anonymous user can request security identifier (SID) attributes for another user, or use a SID to obtain its corresponding user name.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

If this policy setting is enabled, a user with local access could use the well-known Administrator's SID to learn the real name of the built-in Administrator account, even if it has been renamed. That person could then use the account name to initiate a password guessing attack.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Network access: Allow anonymous SID/Name translation

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'LSAAnonymousNameLookup' is 'Equals' to 'False' -- More
CIS-CAT was unable to collect any results for the WMI query. Note that a WMI query of the 'Resultant Set of Policy' on a non-domain-joined target is not possible.
(root\rsop\computer) SELECT Setting FROM RSOP_SecuritySettingBoolean WHERE KeyName='LSAAnonymousNameLookup' AND Precedence=1 not collected

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.1_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Allow_anonymous_SIDName_translation_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:46.322-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>unknown</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34914-2</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:46.322-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:45.525-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'LSAAnonymousNameLookup' is 'Equals' to 'False'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10172"
                               result="unknown"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10089"
                               type="wmi57_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3528">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="not collected">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="namespace" value="root\rsop\computer"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="wql"
                                                    value="SELECT Setting FROM RSOP_SecuritySettingBoolean WHERE KeyName='LSAAnonymousNameLookup' AND Precedence=1"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1090"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.10.1.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1090"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34914-2 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34914-2
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.

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2.3.10.2 (L1) Ensure 'Network access: Do not allow anonymous enumeration of SAM accounts' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting controls the ability of anonymous users to enumerate the accounts in the Security Accounts Manager (SAM). If you enable this policy setting, users with anonymous connections will not be able to enumerate domain account user names on the systems in your environment. This policy setting also allows additional restrictions on anonymous connections.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Note: This policy has no effect on Domain Controllers.

An unauthorized user could anonymously list account names and use the information to attempt to guess passwords or perform social engineering attacks. (Social engineering attacks try to deceive users in some way to obtain passwords or some form of security information.)

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Network access: Do not allow anonymous enumeration of SAM accounts

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior. It will be impossible to establish trusts with Windows NT 4.0-based domains. Also, client computers that run older versions of the Windows operating system such as Windows NT 3.51 and Windows 95 will experience problems when they try to use resources on the server.

Ensure 'RestrictAnonymousSAM' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- More
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa
Registry Value: RestrictAnonymousSAM
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 1 1

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.2_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Do_not_allow_anonymous_enumeration_of_SAM_accounts_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:46.494-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34631-2</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:46.494-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:46.337-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'RestrictAnonymousSAM' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10173"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10090"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10088">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3529">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="RestrictAnonymousSAM"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="1" dt="int" ev="1" name="value" op="equals" result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1091"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.10.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1091"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34631-2 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34631-2
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.

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2.3.10.3 (L1) Ensure 'Network access: Do not allow anonymous enumeration of SAM accounts and shares' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting controls the ability of anonymous users to enumerate SAM accounts as well as shares. If you enable this policy setting, anonymous users will not be able to enumerate domain account user names and network share names on the systems in your environment.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Note: This policy has no effect on Domain Controllers.

An unauthorized user could anonymously list account names and shared resources and use the information to attempt to guess passwords or perform social engineering attacks. (Social engineering attacks try to deceive users in some way to obtain passwords or some form of security information.)

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Network access: Do not allow anonymous enumeration of SAM accounts and shares

Impact:

It will be impossible to establish trusts with Windows NT 4.0-based domains. Also, client computers that run older versions of the Windows operating system such as Windows NT 3.51 and Windows 95 will experience problems when they try to use resources on the server. Users who access file and print servers anonymously will be unable to list the shared network resources on those servers; the users will have to authenticate before they can view the lists of shared folders and printers. However, even with this policy setting enabled, anonymous users will have access to resources with permissions that explicitly include the built-in group, ANONYMOUS LOGON.

Ensure 'RestrictAnonymous' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa
Registry Value: RestrictAnonymous
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 1 0

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.3_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Do_not_allow_anonymous_enumeration_of_SAM_accounts_and_shares_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:46.697-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34723-7</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:46.697-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:46.509-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'RestrictAnonymous' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10174"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10091"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10089">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3530">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="RestrictAnonymous"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="0" dt="int" ev="1" name="value" op="equals" result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1092"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.10.3.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1092"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34723-7 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34723-7
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.

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2.3.10.4 (L1) Ensure 'Network access: Do not allow storage of passwords and credentials for network authentication' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether Credential Manager (formerly called Stored User Names and Passwords) saves passwords or credentials for later use when it gains domain authentication.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Note: Changes to this setting will not take effect until Windows is restarted.

Passwords that are cached can be accessed by the user when logged on to the computer. Although this information may sound obvious, a problem can arise if the user unknowingly executes hostile code that reads the passwords and forwards them to another, unauthorized user.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Network access: Do not allow storage of passwords and credentials for network authentication

Impact:

Credential Manager will not store passwords and credentials on the computer. Users will be forced to enter passwords whenever they log on to their Passport account or other network resources that aren't accessible to their domain account. Testing has shown that clients running Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 will be unable to connect to Distributed File System (DFS) shares in untrusted domains. Enabling this setting also makes it impossible to specify alternate credentials for scheduled tasks, this can cause a variety of problems. For example, some third party backup products will no longer work. This policy setting should have no impact on users who access network resources that are configured to allow access with their Active Directory-based domain account.

Ensure 'DisableDomainCreds' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa
Registry Value: DisableDomainCreds
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 1 0

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.4_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Do_not_allow_storage_of_passwords_and_credentials_for_network_authentication_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:47.087-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/14"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33718-8</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:47.087-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:46.712-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DisableDomainCreds' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10175"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10092"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10090">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3531">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DisableDomainCreds"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="0" dt="int" ev="1" name="value" op="equals" result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1093"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.10.4.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1093"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33718-8 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33718-8
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.14
    Label: Encrypt/Hash All Authentication Files And Monitor Their Access
    Description: Verify that all authentication files are encrypted or hashed and that these files cannot be accessed without root or administrator privileges. Audit all access to password files in the system.

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2.3.10.5 (L1) Ensure 'Network access: Let Everyone permissions apply to anonymous users' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines what additional permissions are assigned for anonymous connections to the computer.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

An unauthorized user could anonymously list account names and shared resources and use the information to attempt to guess passwords, perform social engineering attacks, or launch DoS attacks.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Network access: Let Everyone permissions apply to anonymous users

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'EveryoneIncludesAnonymous' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- More
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa
Registry Value: EveryoneIncludesAnonymous
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 0 0

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.5_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Let_Everyone_permissions_apply_to_anonymous_users_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:47.369-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/14"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35367-2</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:47.369-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:47.087-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'EveryoneIncludesAnonymous' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10176"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10093"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10091">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3532">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="EveryoneIncludesAnonymous"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="0" dt="int" ev="0" name="value" op="equals" result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1094"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.10.5.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1094"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35367-2 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35367-2
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
  • Control 14: Controlled Access Based on the Need to Know: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct secure access to critical assets (e.g., information, resources, systems) according to the formal determination of which persons, computers, and applications have a need and right to access these critical assets based on an approved classification.

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2.3.10.6 (L1) Ensure 'Network access: Named Pipes that can be accessed anonymously' is set to 'None'

Description:

This policy setting determines which communication sessions, or pipes, will have attributes and permissions that allow anonymous access.

The recommended state for this setting is: <blank> (i.e. None).

Limiting named pipes that can be accessed anonymously will reduce the attack surface of the system.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to <blank> (i.e. None):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Network access: Named Pipes that can be accessed anonymously

Impact:

This configuration will disable null session access over named pipes, and applications that rely on this feature or on unauthenticated access to named pipes will no longer function.

Ensure 'NullSessionPipes' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '' -- More
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters
Registry Value: NullSessionPipes
CIS-CAT Expected (None of)... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_multi_sz reg_multi_sz
the registry key's value matches the regular expression .+ No Value

Show Rule Result XML 
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             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.6_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Named_Pipes_that_can_be_accessed_anonymously_is_set_to_None"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:47.494-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/14/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34965-4</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:47.494-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:47.385-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'NullSessionPipes' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to ''"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10177"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10094"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10092">
                  <cis:evidence_item entity_check="none exist" itemref="3533">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="NullSessionPipes"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_multi_sz" dt="string" ev="reg_multi_sz" name="type" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="" dt="string" ev=".+" name="value" op="pattern match" result="false"/>
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               </cis:evidence_state>
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      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1095"/>
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   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34965-4 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34965-4
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 14: Controlled Access Based on the Need to Know: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct secure access to critical assets (e.g., information, resources, systems) according to the formal determination of which persons, computers, and applications have a need and right to access these critical assets based on an approved classification.
    Subcontrol: 14.1
    Label: Implement Network Segmentation Based On Information Class
    Description: Segment the network based on the label or classification level of the information stored on the servers. Locate all sensitive information on separated VLANS with firewall filtering to ensure that only authorized individuals are only able to communicate with systems necessary to fulfill their specific responsibilities.

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Pass

2.3.10.7 (L1) Ensure 'Network access: Remotely accessible registry paths'

Description:

This policy setting determines which registry paths will be accessible over the network, regardless of the users or groups listed in the access control list (ACL) of the winreg registry key.

Note: This setting does not exist in Windows XP. There was a setting with that name in Windows XP, but it is called 'Network access: Remotely accessible registry paths and sub-paths' in Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008 (non-R2).

Note #2: When you configure this setting you specify a list of one or more objects. The delimiter used when entering the list is a line feed or carriage return, that is, type the first object on the list, press the Enter button, type the next object, press Enter again, etc. The setting value is stored as a comma-delimited list in group policy security templates. It is also rendered as a comma-delimited list in Group Policy Editor's display pane and the Resultant Set of Policy console. It is recorded in the registry as a line-feed delimited list in a REG_MULTI_SZ value.

The recommended state for this setting is:

System\CurrentControlSet\Control\ProductOptions System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Server Applications Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion

The registry is a database that contains computer configuration information, and much of the information is sensitive. An attacker could use this information to facilitate unauthorized activities. To reduce the risk of such an attack, suitable ACLs are assigned throughout the registry to help protect it from access by unauthorized users.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: System\CurrentControlSet\Control\ProductOptions System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Server Applications SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Network access: Remotely accessible registry paths

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior. However, if you remove the default registry paths from the list of accessible ones, remote management tools such as the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer and Microsoft Systems Management Server could fail, as they require remote access to the registry to properly monitor and manage computers.

Note: If you want to allow remote access, you must also enable the Remote Registry service.

Ensure 'Machine' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to 'System\CurrentControlSet\Control\ProductOptions,System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Server Applications,Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion' -- More
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurePipeServers\Winreg\AllowedExactPaths
Registry Value: Machine
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_multi_sz reg_multi_sz
the registry key's value matches the regular expression ^((System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\ProductOptions)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Server Applications)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion))$ System\CurrentControlSet\Control\ProductOptions
the registry key's value matches the regular expression ^((System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\ProductOptions)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Server Applications)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion))$ System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Server Applications
the registry key's value matches the regular expression ^((System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\ProductOptions)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Server Applications)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion))$ Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion

Show Rule Result XML 
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             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.7_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Remotely_accessible_registry_paths"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:47.681-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/14"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33976-2</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:47.681-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:47.494-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'Machine' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to 'System\CurrentControlSet\Control\ProductOptions,System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Server Applications,Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10178"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10095"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10093">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3534">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key"
                                                    value="System\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurePipeServers\Winreg\AllowedExactPaths"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="Machine"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_multi_sz" dt="string" ev="reg_multi_sz" name="type" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="System\CurrentControlSet\Control\ProductOptions" dt="string"
                                         ev="^((System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\ProductOptions)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Server Applications)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion))$"
                                         name="value"
                                         op="pattern match"
                                         result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Server Applications" dt="string"
                                         ev="^((System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\ProductOptions)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Server Applications)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion))$"
                                         name="value"
                                         op="pattern match"
                                         result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion" dt="string"
                                         ev="^((System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\ProductOptions)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Server Applications)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion))$"
                                         name="value"
                                         op="pattern match"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1096"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33976-2 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33976-2
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 14: Controlled Access Based on the Need to Know: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct secure access to critical assets (e.g., information, resources, systems) according to the formal determination of which persons, computers, and applications have a need and right to access these critical assets based on an approved classification.
  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.

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Pass

2.3.10.8 (L1) Ensure 'Network access: Remotely accessible registry paths and sub-paths'

Description:

This policy setting determines which registry paths and sub-paths will be accessible over the network, regardless of the users or groups listed in the access control list (ACL) of the winreg registry key.

Note: In Windows XP this setting is called 'Network access: Remotely accessible registry paths,' the setting with that same name in Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 (non-R2), and Windows Server 2003 does not exist in Windows XP.

Note #2: When you configure this setting you specify a list of one or more objects. The delimiter used when entering the list is a line feed or carriage return, that is, type the first object on the list, press the Enter button, type the next object, press Enter again, etc. The setting value is stored as a comma-delimited list in group policy security templates. It is also rendered as a comma-delimited list in Group Policy Editor's display pane and the Resultant Set of Policy console. It is recorded in the registry as a line-feed delimited list in a REG_MULTI_SZ value.

The recommended state for this setting is:

System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print\Printers System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Eventlog Software\Microsoft\OLAP Server Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Print Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows System\CurrentControlSet\Control\ContentIndex System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server\UserConfig System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server\DefaultUserConfiguration Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Perflib System\CurrentControlSet\Services\SysmonLog

The registry contains sensitive computer configuration information that could be used by an attacker to facilitate unauthorized activities. The fact that the default ACLs assigned throughout the registry are fairly restrictive and help to protect the registry from access by unauthorized users reduces the risk of such an attack.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print\Printers System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Eventlog SOFTWARE\Microsoft\OLAP Server SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Print SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows System\CurrentControlSet\Control\ContentIndex System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server\UserConfig System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server\DefaultUserConfiguration SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Perflib System\CurrentControlSet\Services\SysmonLog

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Network access: Remotely accessible registry paths and sub-paths

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior. However, if you remove the default registry paths from the list of accessible ones, remote management tools such as the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer and Microsoft Systems Management Server could fail, as they require remote access to the registry to properly monitor and manage computers.

Note: If you want to allow remote access, you must also enable the Remote Registry service.

Ensure 'Machine' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to 'System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print\Printers,System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Eventlog,Software\Microsoft\OLAP Server,Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Print,Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\Cu -- More
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurePipeServers\Winreg\AllowedPaths
Registry Value: Machine
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_multi_sz reg_multi_sz
the registry key's value matches the regular expression ^((System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Print\\Printers)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\Eventlog)|(Software\\Microsoft\\OLAP Server)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Print)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Windows)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\ContentIndex)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server\\UserConfig)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server\\DefaultUserConfiguration)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Perflib)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\SysmonLog))$ System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print\Printers
the registry key's value matches the regular expression ^((System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Print\\Printers)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\Eventlog)|(Software\\Microsoft\\OLAP Server)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Print)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Windows)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\ContentIndex)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server\\UserConfig)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server\\DefaultUserConfiguration)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Perflib)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\SysmonLog))$ System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Eventlog
the registry key's value matches the regular expression ^((System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Print\\Printers)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\Eventlog)|(Software\\Microsoft\\OLAP Server)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Print)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Windows)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\ContentIndex)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server\\UserConfig)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server\\DefaultUserConfiguration)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Perflib)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\SysmonLog))$ Software\Microsoft\OLAP Server
the registry key's value matches the regular expression ^((System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Print\\Printers)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\Eventlog)|(Software\\Microsoft\\OLAP Server)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Print)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Windows)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\ContentIndex)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server\\UserConfig)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server\\DefaultUserConfiguration)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Perflib)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\SysmonLog))$ Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Print
the registry key's value matches the regular expression ^((System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Print\\Printers)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\Eventlog)|(Software\\Microsoft\\OLAP Server)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Print)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Windows)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\ContentIndex)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server\\UserConfig)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server\\DefaultUserConfiguration)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Perflib)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\SysmonLog))$ Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows
the registry key's value matches the regular expression ^((System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Print\\Printers)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\Eventlog)|(Software\\Microsoft\\OLAP Server)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Print)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Windows)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\ContentIndex)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server\\UserConfig)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server\\DefaultUserConfiguration)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Perflib)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\SysmonLog))$ System\CurrentControlSet\Control\ContentIndex
the registry key's value matches the regular expression ^((System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Print\\Printers)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\Eventlog)|(Software\\Microsoft\\OLAP Server)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Print)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Windows)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\ContentIndex)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server\\UserConfig)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server\\DefaultUserConfiguration)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Perflib)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\SysmonLog))$ System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server
the registry key's value matches the regular expression ^((System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Print\\Printers)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\Eventlog)|(Software\\Microsoft\\OLAP Server)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Print)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Windows)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\ContentIndex)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server\\UserConfig)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server\\DefaultUserConfiguration)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Perflib)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\SysmonLog))$ System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server\UserConfig
the registry key's value matches the regular expression ^((System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Print\\Printers)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\Eventlog)|(Software\\Microsoft\\OLAP Server)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Print)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Windows)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\ContentIndex)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server\\UserConfig)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server\\DefaultUserConfiguration)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Perflib)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\SysmonLog))$ System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server\DefaultUserConfiguration
the registry key's value matches the regular expression ^((System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Print\\Printers)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\Eventlog)|(Software\\Microsoft\\OLAP Server)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Print)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Windows)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\ContentIndex)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server\\UserConfig)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server\\DefaultUserConfiguration)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Perflib)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\SysmonLog))$ Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Perflib
the registry key's value matches the regular expression ^((System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Print\\Printers)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\Eventlog)|(Software\\Microsoft\\OLAP Server)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Print)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Windows)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\ContentIndex)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server\\UserConfig)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server\\DefaultUserConfiguration)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Perflib)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\SysmonLog))$ System\CurrentControlSet\Services\SysmonLog

Show Rule Result XML 
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             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.8_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Remotely_accessible_registry_paths_and_sub-paths"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:47.791-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/14"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35300-3</ident>
   <metadata>
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                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:47.791-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:47.697-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'Machine' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to 'System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print\Printers,System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Eventlog,Software\Microsoft\OLAP Server,Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Print,Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\Cu"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10179"
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                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10094">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3535">
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                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key"
                                                    value="System\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurePipeServers\Winreg\AllowedPaths"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="Machine"/>
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                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_multi_sz" dt="string" ev="reg_multi_sz" name="type" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print\Printers" dt="string"
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                                         name="value"
                                         op="pattern match"
                                         result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Eventlog" dt="string"
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                                         name="value"
                                         op="pattern match"
                                         result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="Software\Microsoft\OLAP Server" dt="string"
                                         ev="^((System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Print\\Printers)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\Eventlog)|(Software\\Microsoft\\OLAP Server)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Print)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Windows)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\ContentIndex)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server\\UserConfig)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server\\DefaultUserConfiguration)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Perflib)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\SysmonLog))$"
                                         name="value"
                                         op="pattern match"
                                         result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Print" dt="string"
                                         ev="^((System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Print\\Printers)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\Eventlog)|(Software\\Microsoft\\OLAP Server)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Print)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Windows)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\ContentIndex)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server\\UserConfig)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server\\DefaultUserConfiguration)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Perflib)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\SysmonLog))$"
                                         name="value"
                                         op="pattern match"
                                         result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows" dt="string"
                                         ev="^((System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Print\\Printers)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\Eventlog)|(Software\\Microsoft\\OLAP Server)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Print)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Windows)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\ContentIndex)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server\\UserConfig)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server\\DefaultUserConfiguration)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Perflib)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\SysmonLog))$"
                                         name="value"
                                         op="pattern match"
                                         result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="System\CurrentControlSet\Control\ContentIndex" dt="string"
                                         ev="^((System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Print\\Printers)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\Eventlog)|(Software\\Microsoft\\OLAP Server)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Print)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Windows)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\ContentIndex)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server\\UserConfig)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server\\DefaultUserConfiguration)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Perflib)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\SysmonLog))$"
                                         name="value"
                                         op="pattern match"
                                         result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server" dt="string"
                                         ev="^((System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Print\\Printers)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\Eventlog)|(Software\\Microsoft\\OLAP Server)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Print)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Windows)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\ContentIndex)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server\\UserConfig)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server\\DefaultUserConfiguration)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Perflib)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\SysmonLog))$"
                                         name="value"
                                         op="pattern match"
                                         result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server\UserConfig" dt="string"
                                         ev="^((System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Print\\Printers)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\Eventlog)|(Software\\Microsoft\\OLAP Server)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Print)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Windows)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\ContentIndex)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server\\UserConfig)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server\\DefaultUserConfiguration)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Perflib)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\SysmonLog))$"
                                         name="value"
                                         op="pattern match"
                                         result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server\DefaultUserConfiguration"
                                         dt="string"
                                         ev="^((System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Print\\Printers)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\Eventlog)|(Software\\Microsoft\\OLAP Server)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Print)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Windows)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\ContentIndex)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server\\UserConfig)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server\\DefaultUserConfiguration)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Perflib)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\SysmonLog))$"
                                         name="value"
                                         op="pattern match"
                                         result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Perflib" dt="string"
                                         ev="^((System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Print\\Printers)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\Eventlog)|(Software\\Microsoft\\OLAP Server)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Print)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Windows)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\ContentIndex)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server\\UserConfig)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server\\DefaultUserConfiguration)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Perflib)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\SysmonLog))$"
                                         name="value"
                                         op="pattern match"
                                         result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="System\CurrentControlSet\Services\SysmonLog" dt="string"
                                         ev="^((System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Print\\Printers)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\Eventlog)|(Software\\Microsoft\\OLAP Server)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Print)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Windows)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\ContentIndex)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server\\UserConfig)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server\\DefaultUserConfiguration)|(Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Perflib)|(System\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\SysmonLog))$"
                                         name="value"
                                         op="pattern match"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1097"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35300-3 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35300-3
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
  • Control 14: Controlled Access Based on the Need to Know: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct secure access to critical assets (e.g., information, resources, systems) according to the formal determination of which persons, computers, and applications have a need and right to access these critical assets based on an approved classification.

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2.3.10.9 (L1) Ensure 'Network access: Restrict anonymous access to Named Pipes and Shares' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

When enabled, this policy setting restricts anonymous access to only those shares and pipes that are named in the Network access: Named pipes that can be accessed anonymously and Network access: Shares that can be accessed anonymously settings. This policy setting controls null session access to shares on your computers by adding RestrictNullSessAccess with the value 1 in the

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters

registry key. This registry value toggles null session shares on or off to control whether the server service restricts unauthenticated clients' access to named resources.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Null sessions are a weakness that can be exploited through shares (including the default shares) on computers in your environment.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Network access: Restrict anonymous access to Named Pipes and Shares

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior. If you choose to enable this setting and are supporting Windows NT 4.0 domains, you should check if any of the named pipes are required to maintain trust relationships between the domains, and then add the pipe to the Network access: Named pipes that can be accessed anonymously list:

  • COMNAP: SNA session access
  • COMNODE: SNA session access
  • SQL\QUERY: SQL instance access
  • SPOOLSS: Spooler service
  • LLSRPC: License Logging service
  • NETLOGON: Net Logon service
  • LSARPC: LSA access
  • SAMR: Remote access to SAM objects
  • BROWSER: Computer Browser service

Previous to the release of Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 (SP1) these named pipes were allowed anonymous access by default, but with the increased hardening in Windows Server 2003 with SP1 these pipes must be explicitly added if needed.

Ensure 'RestrictNullSessAccess' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- More
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters
Registry Value: RestrictNullSessAccess
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 1 1

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.9_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Restrict_anonymous_access_to_Named_Pipes_and_Shares_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:47.885-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/14"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33563-8</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:47.885-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:47.791-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'RestrictNullSessAccess' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10180"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10097"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10095">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3536">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="RestrictNullSessAccess"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="1" dt="int" ev="1" name="value" op="equals" result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1098"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.10.9.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1098"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33563-8 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33563-8
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 14: Controlled Access Based on the Need to Know: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct secure access to critical assets (e.g., information, resources, systems) according to the formal determination of which persons, computers, and applications have a need and right to access these critical assets based on an approved classification.
  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.

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2.3.10.10 (L1) Ensure 'Network access: Shares that can be accessed anonymously' is set to 'None'

Description:

This policy setting determines which network shares can be accessed by anonymous users. The default configuration for this policy setting has little effect because all users have to be authenticated before they can access shared resources on the server.

The recommended state for this setting is: <blank> (i.e. None).

It is very dangerous to allow any values in this setting. Any shares that are listed can be accessed by any network user, which could lead to the exposure or corruption of sensitive data.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to <blank> (i.e. None):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Network access: Shares that can be accessed anonymously

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Any of the following tests or sub-groups may pass:
Ensure 'NullSessionShares' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters:NullSessionShares does not exist
Ensure 'NullSessionShares' is 'Existence Test' to 'none_exist' -- More
CIS-CAT did not expect to collect any matching registry items, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters:NullSessionShares does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.10_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Shares_that_can_be_accessed_anonymously_is_set_to_None"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:45.290-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/14"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34651-0</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:45.290-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:45.119-08:00">
         <cis:or>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'NullSessionShares' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to ''"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10181"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10098"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3524">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="NullSessionShares"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="none_exist"
                               comment="Ensure 'NullSessionShares' is 'Existence Test' to 'none_exist'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10182"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10099"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3525">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="NullSessionShares"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:or>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="OR">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1099"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.10.11.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1099"/>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1100"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34651-0 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34651-0
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 14: Controlled Access Based on the Need to Know: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct secure access to critical assets (e.g., information, resources, systems) according to the formal determination of which persons, computers, and applications have a need and right to access these critical assets based on an approved classification.
  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.

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2.3.10.11 (L1) Ensure 'Network access: Sharing and security model for local accounts' is set to 'Classic - local users authenticate as themselves'

Description:

This policy setting determines how network logons that use local accounts are authenticated. The Classic option allows precise control over access to resources, including the ability to assign different types of access to different users for the same resource. The Guest only option allows you to treat all users equally. In this context, all users authenticate as Guest only to receive the same access level to a given resource.

The recommended state for this setting is: Classic - local users authenticate as themselves.

Note: This setting does not affect interactive logons that are performed remotely by using such services as Telnet or Remote Desktop Services (formerly called Terminal Services).

With the Guest only model, any user who can authenticate to your computer over the network does so with guest privileges, which probably means that they will not have write access to shared resources on that computer. Although this restriction does increase security, it makes it more difficult for authorized users to access shared resources on those computers because ACLs on those resources must include access control entries (ACEs) for the Guest account. With the Classic model, local accounts should be password protected. Otherwise, if Guest access is enabled, anyone can use those user accounts to access shared system resources.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Classic - local users authenticate as themselves:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Network access: Sharing and security model for local accounts

Impact:

None - this is the default configuration for domain-joined computers.

Ensure 'ForceGuest' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- More
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa
Registry Value: ForceGuest
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 0 0

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.11_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Sharing_and_security_model_for_local_accounts_is_set_to_Classic_-_local_users_authenticate_as_themselves"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:45.478-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/14"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33719-6</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:45.478-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:45.306-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'ForceGuest' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10183"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10100"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10097">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3526">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="ForceGuest"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="0" dt="int" ev="0" name="value" op="equals" result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1101"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.10.12.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1101"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33719-6 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33719-6
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 14: Controlled Access Based on the Need to Know: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct secure access to critical assets (e.g., information, resources, systems) according to the formal determination of which persons, computers, and applications have a need and right to access these critical assets based on an approved classification.
  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.

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2.3.11 Network security

This section contains recommendations related to network security.

Fail

2.3.11.1 (L1) Ensure 'Network security: Allow Local System to use computer identity for NTLM' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether Local System services that use Negotiate when reverting to NTLM authentication can use the computer identity. This policy is supported on at least Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

When connecting to computers running versions of Windows earlier than Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 (non-R2), services running as Local System and using SPNEGO (Negotiate) that revert to NTLM use the computer identity. In Windows 7, if you are connecting to a computer running Windows Server 2008 or Windows Vista, then a system service uses either the computer identity or a NULL session. When connecting with a NULL session, a system-generated session key is created, which provides no protection but allows applications to sign and encrypt data without errors. When connecting with the computer identity, both signing and encryption is supported in order to provide data protection.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Network security: Allow Local System to use computer identity for NTLM

Impact:

Services running as Local System that use Negotiate when reverting to NTLM authentication will use the computer identity. This might cause some authentication requests between Windows operating systems to fail and log an error.

Ensure 'UseMachineId' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa:UseMachineId does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.1_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Allow_Local_System_to_use_computer_identity_for_NTLM_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:48.072-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/14"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33141-3</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:48.072-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:47.993-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'UseMachineId' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10184"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10101"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3538">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="UseMachineId"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1102"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.11.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1102"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33141-3 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33141-3
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
  • Control 14: Controlled Access Based on the Need to Know: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct secure access to critical assets (e.g., information, resources, systems) according to the formal determination of which persons, computers, and applications have a need and right to access these critical assets based on an approved classification.

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Fail

2.3.11.2 (L1) Ensure 'Network security: Allow LocalSystem NULL session fallback' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether NTLM is allowed to fall back to a NULL session when used with LocalSystem.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

NULL sessions are less secure because by definition they are unauthenticated.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Network security: Allow LocalSystem NULL session fallback

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior. Any applications that require NULL sessions for LocalSystem will not work as designed.

Ensure 'AllowNullSessionFallback' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa\MSV1_0:AllowNullSessionFallback does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.2_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Allow_LocalSystem_NULL_session_fallback_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:48.166-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/14"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35410-0</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:48.166-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:48.072-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'AllowNullSessionFallback' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10185"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10102"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3539">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa\MSV1_0"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="AllowNullSessionFallback"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1103"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.11.2.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1103"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35410-0 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35410-0
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 14: Controlled Access Based on the Need to Know: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct secure access to critical assets (e.g., information, resources, systems) according to the formal determination of which persons, computers, and applications have a need and right to access these critical assets based on an approved classification.

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Fail

2.3.11.3 (L1) Ensure 'Network Security: Allow PKU2U authentication requests to this computer to use online identities' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This setting determines if online identities are able to authenticate to this computer.

The Public Key Cryptography Based User-to-User (PKU2U) protocol introduced in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 is implemented as a security support provider (SSP). The SSP enables peer-to-peer authentication, particularly through the Windows 7 media and file sharing feature called Homegroup, which permits sharing between computers that are not members of a domain.

With PKU2U, a new extension was introduced to the Negotiate authentication package, Spnego.dll. In previous versions of Windows, Negotiate decided whether to use Kerberos or NTLM for authentication. The extension SSP for Negotiate, Negoexts.dll, which is treated as an authentication protocol by Windows, supports Microsoft SSPs including PKU2U.

When computers are configured to accept authentication requests by using online IDs, Negoexts.dll calls the PKU2U SSP on the computer that is used to log on. The PKU2U SSP obtains a local certificate and exchanges the policy between the peer computers. When validated on the peer computer, the certificate within the metadata is sent to the logon peer for validation and associates the user's certificate to a security token and the logon process completes.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

The PKU2U protocol is a peer-to-peer authentication protocol - authentication should be managed centrally in most managed networks.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Network Security: Allow PKU2U authentication requests to this computer to use online identities

Impact:

None - this is the default configuration for domain-joined computers.

Ensure 'AllowOnlineID' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa\pku2u:AllowOnlineID does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.3_L1_Ensure_Network_Security_Allow_PKU2U_authentication_requests_to_this_computer_to_use_online_identities_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:48.259-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/9"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35411-8</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:48.259-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:48.166-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'AllowOnlineID' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10186"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10103"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3540">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa\pku2u"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="AllowOnlineID"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1104"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.11.3.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1104"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35411-8 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35411-8
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.9
    Label: Configure Account Access Centrally
    Description: Configure access for all accounts through a centralized point of authentication, for example Active Directory or LDAP. Configure network and security devices for centralized authentication as well.

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Fail

2.3.11.4 (L1) Ensure 'Network security: Configure encryption types allowed for Kerberos' is set to 'AES128_HMAC_SHA1, AES256_HMAC_SHA1, Future encryption types'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to set the encryption types that Kerberos is allowed to use.

The recommended state for this setting is: AES128_HMAC_SHA1, AES256_HMAC_SHA1, Future encryption types.

Note: Some legacy applications and OSes may require RC4_HMAC_MD5 - we recommend you test in your environment and verify whether you can safely remove it. For the purposes of scoring we have allowed the use of RC4_HMAC_MD5 as an optional setting.

The strength of each encryption algorithm varies from one to the next, choosing stronger algorithms will reduce the risk of compromise however doing so may cause issues when the computer attempts to authenticate with systems that do not support them.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to AES128_HMAC_SHA1, AES256_HMAC_SHA1, Future encryption types:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Network security: Configure encryption types allowed for Kerberos

Impact:

If not selected, the encryption type will not be allowed. This setting may affect compatibility with client computers or services and applications. Multiple selections are permitted.

Note: Windows Vista and below allow DES for Kerberos by default, but later OS versions do not.

Any of the following tests or sub-groups may pass:
Ensure 'SupportedEncryptionTypes' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2147483644' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System\Kerberos\Parameters:SupportedEncryptionTypes does not exist
Ensure 'SupportedEncryptionTypes' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2147483640' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System\Kerberos\Parameters:SupportedEncryptionTypes does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.4_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Configure_encryption_types_allowed_for_Kerberos_is_set_to_AES128_HMAC_SHA1_AES256_HMAC_SHA1_Future_encryption_types"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:48.338-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/14"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35786-3</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:48.338-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:48.259-08:00">
         <cis:or>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'SupportedEncryptionTypes' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2147483644'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10187"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10104"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3541">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key"
                                                    value="Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System\Kerberos\Parameters"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="SupportedEncryptionTypes"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'SupportedEncryptionTypes' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2147483640'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10188"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10105"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3542">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key"
                                                    value="Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System\Kerberos\Parameters"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="SupportedEncryptionTypes"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:or>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="OR">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1105"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.11.4.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1105"/>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1106"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.11.4.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1106"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35786-3 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35786-3
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.14
    Label: Encrypt/Hash All Authentication Files And Monitor Their Access
    Description: Verify that all authentication files are encrypted or hashed and that these files cannot be accessed without root or administrator privileges. Audit all access to password files in the system.

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2.3.11.5 (L1) Ensure 'Network security: Do not store LAN Manager hash value on next password change' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether the LAN Manager (LM) hash value for the new password is stored when the password is changed. The LM hash is relatively weak and prone to attack compared to the cryptographically stronger Microsoft Windows NT hash. Since LM hashes are stored on the local computer in the security database, passwords can then be easily compromised if the database is attacked.

Note: Older operating systems and some third-party applications may fail when this policy setting is enabled. Also, note that the password will need to be changed on all accounts after you enable this setting to gain the proper benefit.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

The SAM file can be targeted by attackers who seek access to username and password hashes. Such attacks use special tools to crack passwords, which can then be used to impersonate users and gain access to resources on your network. These types of attacks will not be prevented if you enable this policy setting, but it will be much more difficult for these types of attacks to succeed.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Network security: Do not store LAN Manager hash value on next password change

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior. Earlier operating systems such as Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows ME as well as some third-party applications will fail.

Ensure 'NoLMHash' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- More
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa
Registry Value: NoLMHash
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 1 1

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
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             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.5_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Do_not_store_LAN_Manager_hash_value_on_next_password_change_is_set_to_Enabled"
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             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:48.431-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/14"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35225-2</ident>
   <metadata>
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                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="NoLMHash"/>
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                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="1" dt="int" ev="1" name="value" op="equals" result="true"/>
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            </cis:evidence_test>
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   <complex-check operator="AND">
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                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
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                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.11.5.2_var"/>
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                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
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                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1107"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35225-2 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35225-2
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.14
    Label: Encrypt/Hash All Authentication Files And Monitor Their Access
    Description: Verify that all authentication files are encrypted or hashed and that these files cannot be accessed without root or administrator privileges. Audit all access to password files in the system.

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2.3.11.7 (L1) Ensure 'Network security: LAN Manager authentication level' is set to 'Send NTLMv2 response only. Refuse LM&NTLM'

Description:

LAN Manager (LM) was a family of early Microsoft client/server software (predating Windows NT) that allowed users to link personal computers together on a single network. LM network capabilities included transparent file and print sharing, user security features, and network administration tools. In Active Directory domains, the Kerberos protocol is the default authentication protocol. However, if the Kerberos protocol is not negotiated for some reason, Active Directory will use LM, NTLM, or NTLMv2. LAN Manager authentication includes the LM, NTLM, and NTLM version 2 (NTLMv2) variants, and is the protocol that is used to authenticate all Windows clients when they perform the following operations:

  • Join a domain
  • Authenticate between Active Directory forests
  • Authenticate to down-level domains
  • Authenticate to computers that do not run Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, or Windows XP
  • Authenticate to computers that are not in the domain

The Network security: LAN Manager authentication level setting determines which challenge/response authentication protocol is used for network logons. This choice affects the level of authentication protocol used by clients, the level of session security negotiated, and the level of authentication accepted by servers.

The recommended state for this setting is: Send NTLMv2 response only. Refuse LM & NTLM.

Windows 2000 and Windows XP clients were configured by default to send LM and NTLM authentication responses (Windows 95-based and Windows 98-based clients only send LM). The default settings in OSes predating Windows Vista / Windows Server 2008 (non-R2) allowed all clients to authenticate with servers and use their resources. However, this meant that LM responses - the weakest form of authentication response - were sent over the network, and it was potentially possible for attackers to sniff that traffic to more easily reproduce the user's password.

The Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT operating systems cannot use the Kerberos version 5 protocol for authentication. For this reason, in a Windows Server 2003 domain, these computers authenticate by default with both the LM and NTLM protocols for network authentication. You can enforce a more secure authentication protocol for Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT by using NTLMv2. For the logon process, NTLMv2 uses a secure channel to protect the authentication process. Even if you use NTLMv2 for earlier clients and servers, Windows-based clients and servers that are members of the domain will use the Kerberos authentication protocol to authenticate with Windows Server 2003 or higher Domain Controllers. For these reasons, it is strongly preferred to restrict the use of LM & NTLM (non-v2) as much as possible.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Send NTLMv2 response only. Refuse LM & NTLM:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Network security: LAN Manager authentication level

Impact:

Clients use NTLMv2 authentication only and use NTLMv2 session security if the server supports it; Domain Controllers refuse LM and NTLM (accept only NTLMv2 authentication). Clients that do not support NTLMv2 authentication will not be able to authenticate in the domain and access domain resources by using LM and NTLM.

Note: For information about a hotfix to ensure that this setting works in networks that include Windows NT 4.0-based computers along with Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003-based computers, see Microsoft Knowledge Base article 305379: Authentication Problems in Windows 2000 with NTLM 2 Levels Above 2 in a Windows NT 4.0 Domain.

Ensure 'LmCompatibilityLevel' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '5' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa:LmCompatibilityLevel does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
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             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
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             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:48.541-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35302-9</ident>
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                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10190"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10107"
                               type="registry_test">
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                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="LmCompatibilityLevel"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
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               </cis:evidence_object>
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   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
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                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1108"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.11.7.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1108"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35302-9 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35302-9
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.

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Pass

2.3.11.8 (L1) Ensure 'Network security: LDAP client signing requirements' is set to 'Negotiate signing' or higher

Description:

This policy setting determines the level of data signing that is requested on behalf of clients that issue LDAP BIND requests.

Note: This policy setting does not have any impact on LDAP simple bind (ldap_simple_bind) or LDAP simple bind through SSL (ldap_simple_bind_s). No Microsoft LDAP clients that are included with Windows XP Professional use ldap_simple_bind or ldap_simple_bind_s to communicate with a Domain Controller.

The recommended state for this setting is: Negotiate signing. Configuring this setting to Require signing also conforms with the benchmark.

Unsigned network traffic is susceptible to man-in-the-middle attacks in which an intruder captures the packets between the client and server, modifies them, and then forwards them to the server. For an LDAP server, this susceptibility means that an attacker could cause a server to make decisions that are based on false or altered data from the LDAP queries. To lower this risk in your network, you can implement strong physical security measures to protect the network infrastructure. Also, you can make all types of man-in-the-middle attacks extremely difficult if you require digital signatures on all network packets by means of IPsec authentication headers.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Negotiate signing (configuring to Require signing also conforms with the benchmark):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Network security: LDAP client signing requirements

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior. However, if you choose instead to configure the server to require LDAP signatures then you must also configure the client. If you do not configure the client it will not be able to communicate with the server, which could cause many features to fail, including user authentication, Group Policy, and logon scripts, because the caller will be told that the LDAP BIND command request failed.

Ensure 'LDAPClientIntegrity' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- More
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LDAP
Registry Value: LDAPClientIntegrity
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be greater than or equal to 1 1

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.8_L1_Ensure_Network_security_LDAP_client_signing_requirements_is_set_to_Negotiate_signing_or_higher"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:48.650-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33802-0</ident>
   <metadata>
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                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:48.572-08:00">
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            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'LDAPClientIntegrity' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10191"
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                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10108"
                               type="registry_test">
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                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LDAP"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="LDAPClientIntegrity"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
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      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
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                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1109"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.11.8.1_var"/>
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                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
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                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1109"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33802-0 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33802-0
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.

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2.3.11.9 (L1) Ensure 'Network security: Minimum session security for NTLM SSP based (including secure RPC) clients' is set to 'Require NTLMv2 session security, Require 128-bit encryption'

Description:

This policy setting determines which behaviors are allowed by clients for applications using the NTLM Security Support Provider (SSP). The SSP Interface (SSPI) is used by applications that need authentication services. The setting does not modify how the authentication sequence works but instead require certain behaviors in applications that use the SSPI.

The recommended state for this setting is: Require NTLMv2 session security, Require 128-bit encryption.

Note: These values are dependent on the Network security: LAN Manager Authentication Level (rule 2.3.11.7) security setting value.

You can enable both options for this policy setting to help protect network traffic that uses the NTLM Security Support Provider (NTLM SSP) from being exposed or tampered with by an attacker who has gained access to the same network. In other words, these options help protect against man-in-the-middle attacks.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Require NTLMv2 session security, Require 128-bit encryption:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Network security: Minimum session security for NTLM SSP based (including secure RPC) clients

Impact:

NTLM connections will fail if NTLMv2 protocol and strong encryption (128-bit) are not both negotiated. Client applications that are enforcing these settings will be unable to communicate with older servers that do not support them. This setting could impact Windows Clustering when applied to servers running Windows Server 2003, see Microsoft Knowledge Base articles 891597: How to apply more restrictive security settings on a Windows Server 2003-based cluster server and 890761: You receive an 'Error 0x8007042b' error message when you add or join a node to a cluster if you use NTLM version 2 in Windows Server 2003 for more information on possible issues and how to resolve them.

Ensure 'NTLMMinClientSec' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '537395200' -- Less
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa\MSV1_0
Registry Value: NTLMMinClientSec
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 537395200 536870912

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
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             time="2020-02-11T06:55:48.760-08:00"
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   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35447-2</ident>
   <metadata>
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                               comment="Ensure 'NTLMMinClientSec' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '537395200'"
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                               ns="windows"
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                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="536870912" dt="int" ev="537395200" name="value" op="equals" result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1110"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.11.9.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1110"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35447-2 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35447-2
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.

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Fail

2.3.11.10 (L1) Ensure 'Network security: Minimum session security for NTLM SSP based (including secure RPC) servers' is set to 'Require NTLMv2 session security, Require 128-bit encryption'

Description:

This policy setting determines which behaviors are allowed by servers for applications using the NTLM Security Support Provider (SSP). The SSP Interface (SSPI) is used by applications that need authentication services. The setting does not modify how the authentication sequence works but instead require certain behaviors in applications that use the SSPI.

The recommended state for this setting is: Require NTLMv2 session security, Require 128-bit encryption.

Note: These values are dependent on the Network security: LAN Manager Authentication Level security setting value.

You can enable all of the options for this policy setting to help protect network traffic that uses the NTLM Security Support Provider (NTLM SSP) from being exposed or tampered with by an attacker who has gained access to the same network. That is, these options help protect against man-in-the-middle attacks.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Require NTLMv2 session security, Require 128-bit encryption:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Network security: Minimum session security for NTLM SSP based (including secure RPC) servers

Impact:

NTLM connections will fail if NTLMv2 protocol and strong encryption (128-bit) are not both negotiated. Server applications that are enforcing these settings will be unable to communicate with older servers that do not support them. This setting could impact Windows Clustering when applied to servers running Windows Server 2003, see Microsoft Knowledge Base articles 891597: How to apply more restrictive security settings on a Windows Server 2003-based cluster server and 890761: You receive an 'Error 0x8007042b' error message when you add or join a node to a cluster if you use NTLM version 2 in Windows Server 2003 for more information on possible issues and how to resolve them.

Ensure 'NTLMMinServerSec' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '537395200' -- Less
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa\MSV1_0
Registry Value: NTLMMinServerSec
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 537395200 536870912

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.10_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Minimum_session_security_for_NTLM_SSP_based_including_secure_RPC_servers_is_set_to_Require_NTLMv2_session_security_Require_128-bit_encryption"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:47.993-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35108-0</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:47.993-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:47.885-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'NTLMMinServerSec' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '537395200'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10193"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10110"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10107">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3537">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa\MSV1_0"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="NTLMMinServerSec"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="536870912" dt="int" ev="537395200" name="value" op="equals" result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1111"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.11.10.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1111"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35108-0 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35108-0
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.

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2.3.12 Recovery console

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

2.3.13 Shutdown

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

2.3.14 System cryptography

This section contains recommendations related to system cryptography.

Fail

2.3.14.1 (L2) Ensure 'System cryptography: Force strong key protection for user keys stored on the computer' is set to 'User is prompted when the key is first used' or higher

Description:

This policy setting determines whether users' private keys (such as their S-MIME keys) require a password to be used.

The recommended state for this setting is: User is prompted when the key is first used. Configuring this setting to User must enter a password each time they use a key also conforms with the benchmark.

If a user's account is compromised or their computer is inadvertently left unsecured the malicious user can use the keys stored for the user to access protected resources. You can configure this policy setting so that users must provide a password that is distinct from their domain password every time they use a key. This configuration makes it more difficult for an attacker to access locally stored user keys, even if the attacker takes control of the user's computer and determines their logon password.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to User is prompted when the key is first used (configuring to User must enter a password each time they use a key also conforms with the benchmark):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\System cryptography: Force strong key protection for user keys stored on the computer

Impact:

Users will have to enter their password the first time they access a key that is stored on their computer. For example, if users use an S-MIME certificate to digitally sign their e-mail they will be forced to enter the password for that certificate the first time that they send a signed e-mail message. For even stronger security, the value User must enter a password each time they use a key can be set, but the overhead that is involved using this configuration may be too high for some organizations.

Microsoft does not recommend enforcing this setting on servers due to the significant impact on manageability. For example, you may not be able to configure Remote Desktop Services to use SSL certificates. More information is available in the Windows PKI TechNet Blog here: What is a strong key protection in Windows?.

Ensure 'ForceKeyProtection' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Cryptography:ForceKeyProtection does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.14.1_L2_Ensure_System_cryptography_Force_strong_key_protection_for_user_keys_stored_on_the_computer_is_set_to_User_is_prompted_when_the_key_is_first_used_or_higher"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:48.901-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/14"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35007-4</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:48.901-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:48.775-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'ForceKeyProtection' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10194"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10111"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3547">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Cryptography"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="ForceKeyProtection"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1112"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.14.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1112"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35007-4 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35007-4
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.14
    Label: Encrypt/Hash All Authentication Files And Monitor Their Access
    Description: Verify that all authentication files are encrypted or hashed and that these files cannot be accessed without root or administrator privileges. Audit all access to password files in the system.

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2.3.15 System objects

This section contains recommendations related to system objects.

Pass

2.3.15.1 (L1) Ensure 'System objects: Require case insensitivity for non-Windows subsystems' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether case insensitivity is enforced for all subsystems. The Microsoft Win32 subsystem is case insensitive. However, the kernel supports case sensitivity for other subsystems, such as the Portable Operating System Interface for UNIX (POSIX). Because Windows is case insensitive (but the POSIX subsystem will support case sensitivity), failure to enforce this policy setting makes it possible for a user of the POSIX subsystem to create a file with the same name as another file by using mixed case to label it. Such a situation can block access to these files by another user who uses typical Win32 tools, because only one of the files will be available.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Because Windows is case-insensitive but the POSIX subsystem will support case sensitivity, failure to enable this policy setting would make it possible for a user of that subsystem to create a file with the same name as another file but with a different mix of upper and lower case letters. Such a situation could potentially confuse users when they try to access such files from normal Win32 tools because only one of the files will be available.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\System objects: Require case insensitivity for non-Windows subsystems

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'ObCaseInsensitive' is equal to '1' -- More
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Kernel
Registry Value: ObCaseInsensitive
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 1 1

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.15.1_L1_Ensure_System_objects_Require_case_insensitivity_for_non-Windows_subsystems_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:49.009-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35008-2</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:49.009-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:48.901-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'ObCaseInsensitive' is equal to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10195"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10112"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10109">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3548">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Kernel"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="ObCaseInsensitive"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="1" dt="int" ev="1" name="value" op="equals" result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1113"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.15.1.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1113"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35008-2 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35008-2
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

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Pass

2.3.15.2 (L1) Ensure 'System objects: Strengthen default permissions of internal system objects (e.g. Symbolic Links)' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines the strength of the default discretionary access control list (DACL) for objects. Active Directory maintains a global list of shared system resources, such as DOS device names, mutexes, and semaphores. In this way, objects can be located and shared among processes. Each type of object is created with a default DACL that specifies who can access the objects and what permissions are granted.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

This setting determines the strength of the default DACL for objects. Windows maintains a global list of shared computer resources so that objects can be located and shared among processes. Each type of object is created with a default DACL that specifies who can access the objects and with what permissions.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\System objects: Strengthen default permissions of internal system objects (e.g. Symbolic Links)

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'ProtectionMode' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- More
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager
Registry Value: ProtectionMode
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 1 1

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.15.2_L1_Ensure_System_objects_Strengthen_default_permissions_of_internal_system_objects_e.g._Symbolic_Links_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:49.135-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/14/subcontrol/4"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35232-8</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:49.135-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:49.009-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'ProtectionMode' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10196"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10113"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10110">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3549">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="ProtectionMode"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="1" dt="int" ev="1" name="value" op="equals" result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1114"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.15.2.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1114"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35232-8 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35232-8
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 14: Controlled Access Based on the Need to Know: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct secure access to critical assets (e.g., information, resources, systems) according to the formal determination of which persons, computers, and applications have a need and right to access these critical assets based on an approved classification.
    Subcontrol: 14.4
    Label: Protect Information With Access Control Lists
    Description: All information stored on systems shall be protected with file system, network share, claims, application, or database specific access control lists. These controls will enforce the principal that only authorized individuals should have access to the information based on their need to access the information as a part of their responsibilities.

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2.3.16 System settings

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

2.3.17 User Account Control

This section contains recommendations related to User Account Control.

Fail

2.3.17.1 (L1) Ensure 'User Account Control: Admin Approval Mode for the Built-in Administrator account' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting controls the behavior of Admin Approval Mode for the built-in Administrator account.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

One of the risks that the User Account Control feature introduced with Windows Vista is trying to mitigate is that of malicious software running under elevated credentials without the user or administrator being aware of its activity. An attack vector for these programs was to discover the password of the account named 'Administrator' because that user account was created for all installations of Windows. To address this risk, in Windows Vista and newer, the built-in Administrator account is now disabled by default. In a default installation of a new computer, accounts with administrative control over the computer are initially set up in one of two ways:

  • If the computer is not joined to a domain, the first user account you create has the equivalent permissions as a local administrator.
  • If the computer is joined to a domain, no local administrator accounts are created. The Enterprise or Domain Administrator must log on to the computer and create one if a local administrator account is warranted.

Once Windows is installed, the built-in Administrator account may be manually enabled, but we strongly recommend that this account remain disabled.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\User Account Control: Admin Approval Mode for the Built-in Administrator account

Impact:

The built-in Administrator account uses Admin Approval Mode. Users that log on using the local Administrator account will be prompted for consent whenever a program requests an elevation in privilege, just like any other user would.

Ensure 'FilterAdministratorToken' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
Registry Value: FilterAdministratorToken
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 1 0

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.1_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Admin_Approval_Mode_for_the_Built-in_Administrator_account_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:49.244-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/5/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35338-3</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:49.244-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:49.135-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'FilterAdministratorToken' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10197"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10114"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10111">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3550">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="FilterAdministratorToken"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="0" dt="int" ev="1" name="value" op="equals" result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1115"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.17.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1115"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35338-3 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35338-3
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 5: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 5.1
    Label: Minimize And Sparingly Use Administrative Privileges
    Description: Minimize administrative privileges and only use administrative accounts when they are required. Implement focused auditing on the use of administrative privileged functions and monitor for anomalous behavior.

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Pass

2.3.17.2 (L1) Ensure 'User Account Control: Allow UIAccess applications to prompt for elevation without using the secure desktop' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting controls whether User Interface Accessibility (UIAccess or UIA) programs can automatically disable the secure desktop for elevation prompts used by a standard user.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

One of the risks that the UAC feature introduced with Windows Vista is trying to mitigate is that of malicious software running under elevated credentials without the user or administrator being aware of its activity. This setting allows the administrator to perform operations that require elevated privileges while connected via Remote Assistance. This increases security in that organizations can use UAC even when end user support is provided remotely. However, it also reduces security by adding the risk that an administrator might allow an unprivileged user to share elevated privileges for an application that the administrator needs to use during the Remote Desktop session.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\User Account Control: Allow UIAccess applications to prompt for elevation without using the secure desktop

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'EnableUIADesktopToggle' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- More
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
Registry Value: EnableUIADesktopToggle
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 0 0

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.2_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Allow_UIAccess_applications_to_prompt_for_elevation_without_using_the_secure_desktop_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:49.322-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35458-9</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:49.322-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:49.244-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'EnableUIADesktopToggle' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10198"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10115"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10112">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3551">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="EnableUIADesktopToggle"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="0" dt="int" ev="0" name="value" op="equals" result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1116"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.17.2.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1116"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35458-9 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35458-9
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.

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Fail

2.3.17.3 (L1) Ensure 'User Account Control: Behavior of the elevation prompt for administrators in Admin Approval Mode' is set to 'Prompt for consent on the secure desktop'

Description:

This policy setting controls the behavior of the elevation prompt for administrators.

The recommended state for this setting is: Prompt for consent on the secure desktop.

One of the risks that the UAC feature introduced with Windows Vista is trying to mitigate is that of malicious software running under elevated credentials without the user or administrator being aware of its activity. This setting raises awareness to the administrator of elevated privilege operations and permits the administrator to prevent a malicious program from elevating its privilege when the program attempts to do so.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Prompt for consent on the secure desktop:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\User Account Control: Behavior of the elevation prompt for administrators in Admin Approval Mode

Impact:

When an operation (including execution of a Windows binary) requires elevation of privilege, the user is prompted on the secure desktop to select either Permit or Deny. If the user selects Permit, the operation continues with the user's highest available privilege.

Ensure 'ConsentPromptBehaviorAdmin' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2' -- Less
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
Registry Value: ConsentPromptBehaviorAdmin
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 2 5

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.3_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Behavior_of_the_elevation_prompt_for_administrators_in_Admin_Approval_Mode_is_set_to_Prompt_for_consent_on_the_secure_desktop"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:49.447-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/5/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33784-0</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:49.447-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:49.338-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'ConsentPromptBehaviorAdmin' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10199"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10116"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10113">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3552">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="ConsentPromptBehaviorAdmin"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="5" dt="int" ev="2" name="value" op="equals" result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1117"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.17.3.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1117"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33784-0 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33784-0
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 5: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 5.1
    Label: Minimize And Sparingly Use Administrative Privileges
    Description: Minimize administrative privileges and only use administrative accounts when they are required. Implement focused auditing on the use of administrative privileged functions and monitor for anomalous behavior.

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Fail

2.3.17.4 (L1) Ensure 'User Account Control: Behavior of the elevation prompt for standard users' is set to 'Automatically deny elevation requests'

Description:

This policy setting controls the behavior of the elevation prompt for standard users.

The recommended state for this setting is: Automatically deny elevation requests.

One of the risks that the User Account Control feature introduced with Windows Vista is trying to mitigate is that of malicious programs running under elevated credentials without the user or administrator being aware of their activity. This setting raises awareness to the user that a program requires the use of elevated privilege operations and requires that the user be able to supply administrative credentials in order for the program to run.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Automatically deny elevation requests:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\User Account Control: Behavior of the elevation prompt for standard users

Impact:

When an operation requires elevation of privilege, a configurable access denied error message is displayed. An enterprise that is running desktops as standard user may choose this setting to reduce help desk calls.

Note: With this setting configured as recommended, the default error message displayed when a user attempts to perform an operation or run a program requiring privilege elevation (without Administrator rights) is 'This program will not run. This program is blocked by group policy. For more information, contact your system administrator.' Some users who are not used to seeing this message may believe that the operation or program they attempted is specifically blocked by group policy, as that is what the message seems to imply. This message may therefore result in user questions as to why that specific operation/program is blocked, when in fact, the problem is that they need to perform the operation or run the program with an Administrative account (or 'Run as Administrator' if it is already an Administrator account), and they are not doing that.

Ensure 'ConsentPromptBehaviorUser' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
Registry Value: ConsentPromptBehaviorUser
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 0 3

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.4_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Behavior_of_the_elevation_prompt_for_standard_users_is_set_to_Automatically_deny_elevation_requests"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:49.557-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/5/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33785-7</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:49.557-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:49.447-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'ConsentPromptBehaviorUser' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10200"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10117"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10114">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3553">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="ConsentPromptBehaviorUser"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="3" dt="int" ev="0" name="value" op="equals" result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1118"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.17.4.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1118"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33785-7 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33785-7
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 5: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 5.1
    Label: Minimize And Sparingly Use Administrative Privileges
    Description: Minimize administrative privileges and only use administrative accounts when they are required. Implement focused auditing on the use of administrative privileged functions and monitor for anomalous behavior.

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Pass

2.3.17.5 (L1) Ensure 'User Account Control: Detect application installations and prompt for elevation' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting controls the behavior of application installation detection for the computer.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Some malicious software will attempt to install itself after being given permission to run. For example, malicious software with a trusted application shell. The user may have given permission for the program to run because the program is trusted, but if they are then prompted for installation of an unknown component this provides another way of trapping the software before it can do damage

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\User Account Control: Detect application installations and prompt for elevation

Impact:

When an application installation package is detected that requires elevation of privilege, the user is prompted to enter an administrative user name and password. If the user enters valid credentials, the operation continues with the applicable privilege.

Ensure 'EnableInstallerDetection' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- More
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
Registry Value: EnableInstallerDetection
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 1 1

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.5_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Detect_application_installations_and_prompt_for_elevation_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:49.697-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/5/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35429-0</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:49.697-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:49.557-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'EnableInstallerDetection' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10201"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10118"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10115">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3554">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="EnableInstallerDetection"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="1" dt="int" ev="1" name="value" op="equals" result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1119"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.17.5.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1119"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35429-0 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35429-0
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 5: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 5.1
    Label: Minimize And Sparingly Use Administrative Privileges
    Description: Minimize administrative privileges and only use administrative accounts when they are required. Implement focused auditing on the use of administrative privileged functions and monitor for anomalous behavior.

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2.3.17.6 (L1) Ensure 'User Account Control: Only elevate UIAccess applications that are installed in secure locations' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting controls whether applications that request to run with a User Interface Accessibility (UIAccess) integrity level must reside in a secure location in the file system. Secure locations are limited to the following:

  • …\Program Files\, including subfolders
  • …\Windows\system32\
  • …\Program Files (x86)\, including subfolders (for 64-bit versions of Windows)

Note: Windows enforces a public key infrastructure (PKI) signature check on any interactive application that requests to run with a UIAccess integrity level regardless of the state of this security setting.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

UIAccess Integrity allows an application to bypass User Interface Privilege Isolation (UIPI) restrictions when an application is elevated in privilege from a standard user to an administrator. This is required to support accessibility features such as screen readers that are transmitting user interfaces to alternative forms. A process that is started with UIAccess rights has the following abilities:

  • To set the foreground window.
  • To drive any application window using SendInput function.
  • To use read input for all integrity levels using low-level hooks, raw input, GetKeyState, GetAsyncKeyState, and GetKeyboardInput.
  • To set journal hooks.
  • To uses AttachThreadInput to attach a thread to a higher integrity input queue.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\User Account Control: Only elevate UIAccess applications that are installed in secure locations

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'EnableSecureUIAPaths' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- More
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
Registry Value: EnableSecureUIAPaths
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 1 1

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.6_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Only_elevate_UIAccess_applications_that_are_installed_in_secure_locations_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:49.853-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/5/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35401-9</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:49.853-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:49.744-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'EnableSecureUIAPaths' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10202"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10119"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10116">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3555">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="EnableSecureUIAPaths"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="1" dt="int" ev="1" name="value" op="equals" result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1120"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.17.6.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1120"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35401-9 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35401-9
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 5: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 5.1
    Label: Minimize And Sparingly Use Administrative Privileges
    Description: Minimize administrative privileges and only use administrative accounts when they are required. Implement focused auditing on the use of administrative privileged functions and monitor for anomalous behavior.

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Pass

2.3.17.7 (L1) Ensure 'User Account Control: Run all administrators in Admin Approval Mode' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting controls the behavior of all User Account Control (UAC) policy settings for the computer. If you change this policy setting, you must restart your computer.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Note: If this policy setting is disabled, the Security Center notifies you that the overall security of the operating system has been reduced.

This is the setting that turns on or off UAC. If this setting is disabled, UAC will not be used and any security benefits and risk mitigations that are dependent on UAC will not be present on the system.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\User Account Control: Run all administrators in Admin Approval Mode

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior. Users and administrators will need to learn to work with UAC prompts and adjust their work habits to use least privilege operations.

Ensure 'EnableLUA' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- More
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
Registry Value: EnableLUA
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 1 1

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.7_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Run_all_administrators_in_Admin_Approval_Mode_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:49.947-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/5/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33788-1</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:49.947-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:49.853-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'EnableLUA' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10203"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10120"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10117">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3556">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="EnableLUA"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="1" dt="int" ev="1" name="value" op="equals" result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1121"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.17.7.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1121"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33788-1 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33788-1
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 5: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 5.1
    Label: Minimize And Sparingly Use Administrative Privileges
    Description: Minimize administrative privileges and only use administrative accounts when they are required. Implement focused auditing on the use of administrative privileged functions and monitor for anomalous behavior.

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Pass

2.3.17.8 (L1) Ensure 'User Account Control: Switch to the secure desktop when prompting for elevation' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting controls whether the elevation request prompt is displayed on the interactive user's desktop or the secure desktop.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Standard elevation prompt dialog boxes can be spoofed, which may cause users to disclose their passwords to malicious software. The secure desktop presents a very distinct appearance when prompting for elevation, where the user desktop dims, and the elevation prompt UI is more prominent. This increases the likelihood that users who become accustomed to the secure desktop will recognize a spoofed elevation prompt dialog box and not fall for the trick.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\User Account Control: Switch to the secure desktop when prompting for elevation

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'PromptOnSecureDesktop' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- More
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
Registry Value: PromptOnSecureDesktop
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 1 1

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.8_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Switch_to_the_secure_desktop_when_prompting_for_elevation_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:50.072-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/5/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33815-2</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:50.072-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:49.947-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'PromptOnSecureDesktop' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10204"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10121"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10118">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3557">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="PromptOnSecureDesktop"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="1" dt="int" ev="1" name="value" op="equals" result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1122"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.17.8.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1122"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33815-2 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33815-2
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 5: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 5.1
    Label: Minimize And Sparingly Use Administrative Privileges
    Description: Minimize administrative privileges and only use administrative accounts when they are required. Implement focused auditing on the use of administrative privileged functions and monitor for anomalous behavior.

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Pass

2.3.17.9 (L1) Ensure 'User Account Control: Virtualize file and registry write failures to per-user locations' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting controls whether application write failures are redirected to defined registry and file system locations. This policy setting mitigates applications that run as administrator and write run-time application data to:

  • %ProgramFiles%
  • %Windir%
  • %Windir%\system32
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

This setting reduces vulnerabilities by ensuring that legacy applications only write data to permitted locations.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\User Account Control: Virtualize file and registry write failures to per-user locations

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'EnableVirtualization' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- More
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
Registry Value: EnableVirtualization
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 1 1

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.9_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Virtualize_file_and_registry_write_failures_to_per-user_locations_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:50.400-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35459-7</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:50.400-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:50.072-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'EnableVirtualization' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10205"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10122"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10119">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3558">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="EnableVirtualization"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="1" dt="int" ev="1" name="value" op="equals" result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1123"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_2.3.17.9.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1123"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35459-7 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35459-7
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

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3 Event Log

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

4 Restricted Groups

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

5 System Services

This section contains recommendations for system services.

Fail

5.2 (L2) Ensure 'Bluetooth Support Service (bthserv)' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

The Bluetooth service supports discovery and association of remote Bluetooth devices.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

Bluetooth technology has inherent security risks - especially prior to the v2.1 standard. Wireless Bluetooth traffic is not well encrypted (if at all), so in a high-security environment, it should not be permitted, in spite of the added inconvenience of not being able to use Bluetooth devices.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled.

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\Bluetooth Support Service

Impact:

Already installed Bluetooth devices may fail to operate properly and new devices may be prevented from being discovered or associated. If Bluetooth devices were installed, then some Windows components, such as Devices and Printers, may fail to operate correctly - including hanging/freezing when opened. The solution, besides re-enabling this service, is to to disable or delete the offending Bluetooth device(s) in Device Manager, or disable the device altogether via the system BIOS (if it is an on-board Bluetooth device).

Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4' -- Less
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\bthserv
Registry Value: Start
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 4 3

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.2_L2_Ensure_Bluetooth_Support_Service_bthserv_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:56.478-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:56.478-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:56.353-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10207"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10124"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10121">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3614">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\bthserv"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="Start"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="3" dt="int" ev="4" name="value" op="equals" result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1125"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_5.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1125"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

    CIS Controls V6.1:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.1
      Label: Limit Open Ports, Protocols, and Services
      Description: Ensure that only ports, protocols, and services with validated business needs are running on each system.

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Fail

5.4 (L1) Ensure 'HomeGroup Listener (HomeGroupListener)' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

Makes local computer changes associated with configuration and maintenance of the HomeGroup-joined computer.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

While resources on a domain-joined computer cannot be shared with a HomeGroup, information from the domain-joined computer can be leaked to other computers in the HomeGroup.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled.

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\HomeGroup Listener

Impact:

The computer will not work properly in a HomeGroup and the HomeGroup itself might not work properly.

Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4' -- Less
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\HomeGroupListener
Registry Value: Start
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 4 3

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.4_L1_Ensure_HomeGroup_Listener_HomeGroupListener_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:57.416-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:57.416-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:57.291-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10210"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10127"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10123">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3623">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\HomeGroupListener"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="Start"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="3" dt="int" ev="4" name="value" op="equals" result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1128"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_5.6.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1128"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

    CIS Controls V6.1:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.1
      Label: Limit Open Ports, Protocols, and Services
      Description: Ensure that only ports, protocols, and services with validated business needs are running on each system.

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Fail

5.5 (L1) Ensure 'HomeGroup Provider (HomeGroupProvider)' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

Performs networking tasks associated with configuration and maintenance of HomeGroups.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

While resources on a domain-joined computer cannot be shared with a HomeGroup, information from the domain-joined computer can be leaked to other computers in the HomeGroup.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled.

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\HomeGroup Provider

Impact:

The computer will be unable to detect other HomeGroups and any existing HomeGroup might not work properly.

Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4' -- Less
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\HomeGroupProvider
Registry Value: Start
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 4 3

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.5_L1_Ensure_HomeGroup_Provider_HomeGroupProvider_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:57.572-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:57.572-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:57.432-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10211"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10128"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10124">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3624">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\HomeGroupProvider"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="Start"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="3" dt="int" ev="4" name="value" op="equals" result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1129"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_5.7.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1129"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

    CIS Controls V6.1:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.1
      Label: Limit Open Ports, Protocols, and Services
      Description: Ensure that only ports, protocols, and services with validated business needs are running on each system.

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Pass

5.6 (L1) Ensure 'IIS Admin Service (IISADMIN)' is set to 'Disabled' or 'Not Installed'

Description:

Enables the server to administer the IIS metabase. The IIS metabase stores configuration for the SMTP and FTP services.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled or Not Installed.

Note: This service is not installed by default. It is supplied with Windows, but is installed by enabling an optional Windows feature (Internet Information Services).

Note #2: An organization may choose to selectively grant exceptions to web developers to allow IIS (or another web server) on their workstation, in order for them to locally test & develop web pages. However, the organization should track those machines and ensure the security controls and mitigations are kept up to date, to reduce risk of compromise.

Hosting a website from a workstation is an increased security risk, as the attack surface of that workstation is then greatly increased. If proper security mitigations are not followed, the chance of successful attack increases significantly.

Note: This security concern applies to any web server application installed on a workstation, not just IIS.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled or ensure the service is not installed.

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\IIS Admin Service

Impact:

IIS will not function, including Web, SMTP or FTP services.

Any of the following tests or sub-groups may pass:
Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\IISADMIN:Start does not exist
Ensure 'Start' is 'Existence Test' to 'none_exist' -- More
CIS-CAT did not expect to collect any matching registry items, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\IISADMIN:Start does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.6_L1_Ensure_IIS_Admin_Service_IISADMIN_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:57.697-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:57.697-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:57.588-08:00">
         <cis:or>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10212"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10129"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3625">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\IISADMIN"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="Start"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="none_exist"
                               comment="Ensure 'Start' is 'Existence Test' to 'none_exist'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10213"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10130"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3626">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\IISADMIN"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="Start"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:or>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="OR">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1130"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_5.8.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1130"/>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1131"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

    CIS Controls V6.1:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.1
      Label: Limit Open Ports, Protocols, and Services
      Description: Ensure that only ports, protocols, and services with validated business needs are running on each system.

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Pass

5.7 (L1) Ensure 'Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) (SharedAccess) ' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

Provides network access translation, addressing, name resolution and/or intrusion prevention services for a home or small office network.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) is a feature that allows someone to 'share' their Internet connection with other machines on the network - it was designed for home or small office environments where only one machine has Internet access - it effectively turns that machine into an Internet router. This feature causes the bridging of networks and likely bypassing other, more secure pathways. It should not be used on any enterprise-managed system.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled.

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)

Impact:

Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) will not be available. Wireless connections using Miracast will also be prevented.

Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4' -- More
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess
Registry Value: Start
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 4 4

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.7_L1_Ensure_Internet_Connection_Sharing_ICS_SharedAccess__is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:57.807-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:57.807-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:57.697-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10214"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10131"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10126">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3627">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="Start"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="4" dt="int" ev="4" name="value" op="equals" result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1132"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_5.10.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1132"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

    CIS Controls V6.1:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.1
      Label: Limit Open Ports, Protocols, and Services
      Description: Ensure that only ports, protocols, and services with validated business needs are running on each system.

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5.8 (L2) Ensure 'Link-Layer Topology Discovery Mapper (lltdsvc)' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

Creates a Network Map, consisting of PC and device topology (connectivity) information, and metadata describing each PC and device.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

The feature that this service enables could potentially be used for unauthorized discovery and connection to network devices. Disabling the service helps to prevent responses to requests for network topology discovery in high security environments.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled.

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\Link-Layer Topology Discovery Mapper

Impact:

The Network Map will not function properly.

Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4' -- Less
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\lltdsvc
Registry Value: Start
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 4 3

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.8_L2_Ensure_Link-Layer_Topology_Discovery_Mapper_lltdsvc_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:57.916-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:57.916-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:57.807-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10215"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10132"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10127">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3628">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\lltdsvc"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="Start"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="3" dt="int" ev="4" name="value" op="equals" result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1133"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_5.11.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1133"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

    CIS Controls V6.1:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.1
      Label: Limit Open Ports, Protocols, and Services
      Description: Ensure that only ports, protocols, and services with validated business needs are running on each system.

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Pass

5.9 (L1) Ensure 'Microsoft FTP Service (FTPSVC)' is set to 'Disabled' or 'Not Installed'

Description:

Enables the server to be a File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled or Not Installed.

Note: This service is not installed by default. It is supplied with Windows, but is installed by enabling an optional Windows feature (Internet Information Services - FTP Server).

Hosting an FTP server (especially a non-secure FTP server) from a workstation is an increased security risk, as the attack surface of that workstation is then greatly increased.

Note: This security concern applies to any FTP server application installed on a workstation, not just IIS.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled or ensure the service is not installed.

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\Microsoft FTP Service

Impact:

The computer will not function as an FTP server.

Any of the following tests or sub-groups may pass:
Ensure 'Start' is 'Existence Test' to 'none_exist' -- More
CIS-CAT did not expect to collect any matching registry items, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\FTPSVC:Start does not exist
Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\FTPSVC:Start does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.9_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_FTP_Service_FTPSVC_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:58.040-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:58.040-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:57.916-08:00">
         <cis:or>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="none_exist"
                               comment="Ensure 'Start' is 'Existence Test' to 'none_exist'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10217"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10134"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3629">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\FTPSVC"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="Start"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10216"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10133"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3630">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\FTPSVC"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="Start"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:or>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="OR">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1134"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_5.14.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1134"/>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1135"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

    CIS Controls V6.1:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.1
      Label: Limit Open Ports, Protocols, and Services
      Description: Ensure that only ports, protocols, and services with validated business needs are running on each system.

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5.10 (L2) Ensure 'Microsoft iSCSI Initiator Service (MSiSCSI)' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

Manages Internet SCSI (iSCSI) sessions from this computer to remote target devices.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

This service is critically necessary in order to directly attach to an iSCSI device. However, iSCSI itself uses a very weak authentication protocol (CHAP), which means that the passwords for iSCSI communication are easily exposed, unless all of the traffic is isolated and/or encrypted using another technology like IPsec. This service is generally more appropriate for servers in a controlled environment then on workstations requiring high security.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled.

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\Microsoft iSCSI Initiator Service

Impact:

The computer will not be able to directly login to or access iSCSI targets.

Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4' -- Less
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\MSiSCSI
Registry Value: Start
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 4 3

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.10_L2_Ensure_Microsoft_iSCSI_Initiator_Service_MSiSCSI_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:54.181-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:54.181-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:54.010-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10218"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10135"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10129">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3591">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\MSiSCSI"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="Start"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="3" dt="int" ev="4" name="value" op="equals" result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1136"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_5.15.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1136"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

    CIS Controls V6.1:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.1
      Label: Limit Open Ports, Protocols, and Services
      Description: Ensure that only ports, protocols, and services with validated business needs are running on each system.

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5.11 (L2) Ensure 'Peer Name Resolution Protocol (PNRPsvc)' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

Enables serverless peer name resolution over the Internet using the Peer Name Resolution Protocol (PNRP).

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

Peer Name Resolution Protocol is a distributed and (mostly) serverless way to handle name resolution of clients with each other. In a high security environment, it is more secure to rely on centralized name resolution methods maintained by authorized staff.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled.

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\Peer Name Resolution Protocol

Impact:

Some peer-to-peer and collaborative applications, such as Remote Assistance, may not function.

Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4' -- Less
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\PNRPsvc
Registry Value: Start
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 4 3

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.11_L2_Ensure_Peer_Name_Resolution_Protocol_PNRPsvc_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:54.307-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:54.307-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:54.181-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10219"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10136"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10130">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3592">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\PNRPsvc"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="Start"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="3" dt="int" ev="4" name="value" op="equals" result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1137"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_5.16.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1137"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

    CIS Controls V6.1:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.1
      Label: Limit Open Ports, Protocols, and Services
      Description: Ensure that only ports, protocols, and services with validated business needs are running on each system.

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5.12 (L2) Ensure 'Peer Networking Grouping (p2psvc)' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

Enables multi-party communication using Peer-to-Peer Grouping.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

Peer Name Resolution Protocol is a distributed and (mostly) serverless way to handle name resolution of clients with each other. In a high security environment, it is more secure to rely on centralized name resolution methods maintained by authorized staff.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled.

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\Peer Networking Grouping

Impact:

Some applications, such as HomeGroup, may not function.

Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4' -- Less
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\p2psvc
Registry Value: Start
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 4 3

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.12_L2_Ensure_Peer_Networking_Grouping_p2psvc_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:54.415-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:54.415-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:54.307-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10220"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10137"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10131">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3593">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\p2psvc"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="Start"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="3" dt="int" ev="4" name="value" op="equals" result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1138"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_5.17.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1138"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

    CIS Controls V6.1:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.1
      Label: Limit Open Ports, Protocols, and Services
      Description: Ensure that only ports, protocols, and services with validated business needs are running on each system.

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5.13 (L2) Ensure 'Peer Networking Identity Manager (p2pimsvc)' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

Provides identity services for the Peer Name Resolution Protocol (PNRP) and Peer-to-Peer Grouping services.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

Peer Name Resolution Protocol is a distributed and (mostly) serverless way to handle name resolution of clients with each other. In a high security environment, it is more secure to rely on centralized name resolution methods maintained by authorized staff.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled.

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\Peer Networking Identity Manager

Impact:

The Peer Name Resolution Protocol (PNRP) and Peer-to-Peer Grouping services may not function, and some applications, such as HomeGroup and Remote Assistance, may not function correctly.

Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4' -- Less
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\p2pimsvc
Registry Value: Start
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 4 3

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.13_L2_Ensure_Peer_Networking_Identity_Manager_p2pimsvc_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:54.541-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:54.541-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:54.415-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10221"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10138"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10132">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3594">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\p2pimsvc"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="Start"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="3" dt="int" ev="4" name="value" op="equals" result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1139"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_5.18.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1139"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

    CIS Controls V6.1:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.1
      Label: Limit Open Ports, Protocols, and Services
      Description: Ensure that only ports, protocols, and services with validated business needs are running on each system.

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5.14 (L2) Ensure 'PNRP Machine Name Publication Service (PNRPAutoReg)' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This service publishes a machine name using the Peer Name Resolution Protocol. Configuration is managed via the netsh context ‘p2p pnrp peer’.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

Peer Name Resolution Protocol is a distributed and (mostly) serverless way to handle name resolution of clients with each other. In a high security environment, it is more secure to rely on centralized name resolution methods maintained by authorized staff.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled.

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\PNRP Machine Name Publication Service

Impact:

Some peer-to-peer and collaborative applications, such as Remote Assistance, may not function.

Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4' -- Less
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\PNRPAutoReg
Registry Value: Start
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 4 3

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.14_L2_Ensure_PNRP_Machine_Name_Publication_Service_PNRPAutoReg_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:54.651-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:54.651-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:54.541-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10222"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10139"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10133">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3595">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\PNRPAutoReg"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="Start"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="3" dt="int" ev="4" name="value" op="equals" result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1140"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_5.19.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1140"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

    CIS Controls V6.1:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.1
      Label: Limit Open Ports, Protocols, and Services
      Description: Ensure that only ports, protocols, and services with validated business needs are running on each system.

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Fail

5.15 (L2) Ensure 'Problem Reports and Solutions Control Panel Support (wercplsupport)' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This service provides support for viewing, sending and deletion of system-level problem reports for the Problem Reports and Solutions control panel.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

This service is involved in the process of displaying/reporting issues & solutions to/from Microsoft. In a high security environment, preventing this information from being sent can help reduce privacy concerns for sensitive corporate information.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled.

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\Problem Reports and Solutions Control Panel Support

Impact:

Sending and viewing system-level problem reports and solutions to and from Microsoft may no longer function.

Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4' -- Less
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\wercplsupport
Registry Value: Start
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 4 3

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.15_L2_Ensure_Problem_Reports_and_Solutions_Control_Panel_Support_wercplsupport_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:54.760-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:54.760-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:54.651-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10223"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10140"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10134">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3596">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\wercplsupport"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="Start"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="3" dt="int" ev="4" name="value" op="equals" result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1141"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_5.20.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1141"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

    CIS Controls V6.1:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.1
      Label: Limit Open Ports, Protocols, and Services
      Description: Ensure that only ports, protocols, and services with validated business needs are running on each system.

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Fail

5.16 (L2) Ensure 'Remote Access Auto Connection Manager (RasAuto)' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

Creates a connection to a remote network whenever a program references a remote DNS or NetBIOS name or address.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

The function of this service is to provide a 'demand dial' type of functionality. In a high security environment, it is preferred that any remote 'dial' connections (whether they be legacy dial-in POTS or VPN) are initiated by the user, not automatically by the system.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled.

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\Remote Access Auto Connection Manager

Impact:

'Dial on demand' functionality will no longer operate - remote dial-in (POTS) and VPN connections must be initiated manually by the user.

Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4' -- Less
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\RasAuto
Registry Value: Start
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 4 3

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.16_L2_Ensure_Remote_Access_Auto_Connection_Manager_RasAuto_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:54.869-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:54.869-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:54.760-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10224"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10141"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10135">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3597">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\RasAuto"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="Start"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="3" dt="int" ev="4" name="value" op="equals" result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1142"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_5.21.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1142"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

    CIS Controls V6.1:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.1
      Label: Limit Open Ports, Protocols, and Services
      Description: Ensure that only ports, protocols, and services with validated business needs are running on each system.

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5.17 (L2) Ensure 'Remote Desktop Configuration (SessionEnv)' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

Remote Desktop Configuration service (RDCS) is responsible for all Remote Desktop related configuration and session maintenance activities that require SYSTEM context. These include per-session temporary folders, RD themes, and RD certificates.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

In a high security environment, Remote Desktop access is an increased security risk. For these environments, only local console access should be permitted.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled.

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\Remote Desktop Configuration

Impact:

Users will be unable to use Remote Assistance.

Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4' -- Less
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SessionEnv
Registry Value: Start
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 4 3

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.17_L2_Ensure_Remote_Desktop_Configuration_SessionEnv_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:55.056-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:55.056-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:54.869-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10225"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10142"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10136">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3598">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SessionEnv"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="Start"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="3" dt="int" ev="4" name="value" op="equals" result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1143"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_5.22.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1143"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

    CIS Controls V6.1:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.1
      Label: Limit Open Ports, Protocols, and Services
      Description: Ensure that only ports, protocols, and services with validated business needs are running on each system.

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5.18 (L2) Ensure 'Remote Desktop Services (TermService)' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

Allows users to connect interactively to a remote computer. Remote Desktop and Remote Desktop Session Host Server depend on this service.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

In a high security environment, Remote Desktop access is an increased security risk. For these environments, only local console access should be permitted.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled.

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\Remote Desktop Services

Impact:

Remote Desktop Services will be available on the computer.

Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4' -- Less
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\TermService
Registry Value: Start
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 4 3

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.18_L2_Ensure_Remote_Desktop_Services_TermService_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:55.181-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:55.181-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:55.056-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10226"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10143"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10137">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3599">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\TermService"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="Start"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="3" dt="int" ev="4" name="value" op="equals" result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1144"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_5.23.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1144"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

    CIS Controls V6.1:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.1
      Label: Limit Open Ports, Protocols, and Services
      Description: Ensure that only ports, protocols, and services with validated business needs are running on each system.

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5.19 (L2) Ensure 'Remote Desktop Services UserMode Port Redirector (UmRdpService)' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

Allows the redirection of Printers/Drives/Ports for RDP connections.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

In a security-sensitive environment, it is desirable to reduce the possible attack surface - preventing the redirection of COM, LPT and PnP ports will reduce the number of unexpected avenues for data exfiltration and/or malicious code transfer within an RDP session.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled.

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\Remote Desktop Services UserMode Port Redirector

Impact:

Printers, drives and ports (COM, LPT, PnP, etc.) will not be allowed to be redirected inside RDP sessions.

Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4' -- Less
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\UmRdpService
Registry Value: Start
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 4 3

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.19_L2_Ensure_Remote_Desktop_Services_UserMode_Port_Redirector_UmRdpService_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:55.291-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:55.291-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:55.181-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10227"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10144"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10138">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3600">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\UmRdpService"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="Start"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="3" dt="int" ev="4" name="value" op="equals" result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1145"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_5.24.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1145"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

    CIS Controls V6.1:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.1
      Label: Limit Open Ports, Protocols, and Services
      Description: Ensure that only ports, protocols, and services with validated business needs are running on each system.

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Pass

5.21 (L2) Ensure 'Remote Registry (RemoteRegistry)' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

Enables remote users to modify registry settings on this computer.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

In a high security environment, exposing the registry to remote access is an increased security risk.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled.

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\Remote Registry

Impact:

The registry can be modified only by users on the computer.

Note: Many remote administration tools, such as System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), require the Remote Registry service to be operational for remote management. In addition, many vulnerability scanners use this service to access the registry remotely.

Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4' -- More
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\RemoteRegistry
Registry Value: Start
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 4 4

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.21_L2_Ensure_Remote_Registry_RemoteRegistry_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:55.400-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:55.400-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:55.291-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10229"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10146"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10140">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3601">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\RemoteRegistry"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="Start"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="4" dt="int" ev="4" name="value" op="equals" result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1147"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_5.26.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1147"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

    CIS Controls V6.1:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.1
      Label: Limit Open Ports, Protocols, and Services
      Description: Ensure that only ports, protocols, and services with validated business needs are running on each system.

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5.22 (L1) Ensure 'Routing and Remote Access (RemoteAccess)' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

Offers routing services to businesses in local area and wide area network environments.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

This service's main purpose is to provide Windows router functionality - this is not an appropriate use of workstations in an enterprise managed environment.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled.

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\Routing and Remote Access

Impact:

The computer will not be able to be configured as a Windows router between different connections.

Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4' -- More
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\RemoteAccess
Registry Value: Start
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 4 4

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.22_L1_Ensure_Routing_and_Remote_Access_RemoteAccess_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:55.573-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:55.573-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:55.415-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10230"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10147"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10141">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3602">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\RemoteAccess"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="Start"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="4" dt="int" ev="4" name="value" op="equals" result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1148"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_5.27.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1148"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

    CIS Controls V6.1:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.1
      Label: Limit Open Ports, Protocols, and Services
      Description: Ensure that only ports, protocols, and services with validated business needs are running on each system.

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5.23 (L2) Ensure 'Server (LanmanServer)' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

Supports file, print, and named-pipe sharing over the network for this computer. If this service is stopped, these functions will be unavailable.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

In a high security environment, a secure workstation should only be a client, not a server. Sharing workstation resources for remote access increases security risk as the attack surface is notably higher.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled.

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\Server

Impact:

File, print and named-pipe sharing functions will be unavailable from this machine over the network.

Note: Many remote administration tools, such as System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), require the Server service to be operational for remote management. In addition, many vulnerability scanners use this service to scan the file system remotely.

Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4' -- Less
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanServer
Registry Value: Start
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 4 2

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.23_L2_Ensure_Server_LanmanServer_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:55.713-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:55.713-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:55.573-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10231"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10148"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10142">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3603">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanServer"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="Start"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="2" dt="int" ev="4" name="value" op="equals" result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1149"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_5.28.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1149"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

    CIS Controls V6.1:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.1
      Label: Limit Open Ports, Protocols, and Services
      Description: Ensure that only ports, protocols, and services with validated business needs are running on each system.

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Pass

5.24 (L1) Ensure 'Simple TCP/IP Services (simptcp)' is set to 'Disabled' or 'Not Installed'

Description:

Supports the following TCP/IP services: Character Generator, Daytime, Discard, Echo, and Quote of the Day.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled or Not Installed.

Note: This service is not installed by default. It is supplied with Windows, but is installed by enabling an optional Windows feature (Simple TCPIP services (i.e. echo, daytime etc)).

The Simple TCP/IP Services have very little purpose in a modern enterprise environment - allowing them might increase exposure and risk for attack.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled or ensure the service is not installed.

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\Simple TCP/IP Services

Impact:

The Simple TCP/IP services (Character Generator, Daytime, Discard, Echo and Quote of the Day) will not be available.

Any of the following tests or sub-groups may pass:
Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\simptcp:Start does not exist
Ensure 'Start' is 'Existence Test' to 'none_exist' -- More
CIS-CAT did not expect to collect any matching registry items, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\simptcp:Start does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.24_L1_Ensure_Simple_TCPIP_Services_simptcp_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:55.823-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:55.823-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:55.713-08:00">
         <cis:or>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10232"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10149"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3604">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\simptcp"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="Start"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="none_exist"
                               comment="Ensure 'Start' is 'Existence Test' to 'none_exist'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10233"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10150"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3605">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\simptcp"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="Start"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:or>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="OR">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1150"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_5.29.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1150"/>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1151"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

    CIS Controls V6.1:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.1
      Label: Limit Open Ports, Protocols, and Services
      Description: Ensure that only ports, protocols, and services with validated business needs are running on each system.

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Pass

5.25 (L2) Ensure 'SNMP Service (SNMP)' is set to 'Disabled' or 'Not Installed'

Description:

Enables Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) requests to be processed by this computer.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled or Not Installed.

Note: This service is not installed by default. It is supplied with Windows, but is installed by enabling an optional Windows feature (Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)).

Features that enable inbound network connections increase the attack surface. In a high security environment, management of secure workstations should be handled locally.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled or ensure the service is not installed.

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\SNMP Service

Impact:

The computer will be unable to process SNMP requests.

Any of the following tests or sub-groups may pass:
Ensure 'Start' is 'Existence Test' to 'none_exist' -- More
CIS-CAT did not expect to collect any matching registry items, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SNMP:Start does not exist
Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SNMP:Start does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.25_L2_Ensure_SNMP_Service_SNMP_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:55.916-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:55.916-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:55.823-08:00">
         <cis:or>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="none_exist"
                               comment="Ensure 'Start' is 'Existence Test' to 'none_exist'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10235"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10152"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3606">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SNMP"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="Start"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10234"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10151"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3607">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SNMP"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="Start"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:or>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="OR">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1152"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_5.30.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1152"/>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1153"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

    CIS Controls V6.1:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.1
      Label: Limit Open Ports, Protocols, and Services
      Description: Ensure that only ports, protocols, and services with validated business needs are running on each system.

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Fail

5.26 (L1) Ensure 'SSDP Discovery (SSDPSRV)' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

Discovers networked devices and services that use the SSDP discovery protocol, such as UPnP devices. Also announces SSDP devices and services running on the local computer.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

Universal Plug n Play (UPnP) is a real security risk - it allows automatic discovery and attachment to network devices. Notes that UPnP is different than regular Plug n Play (PnP). Workstations should not be advertising their services (or automatically discovering and connecting to networked services) in a security-conscious enterprise managed environment.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled.

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\SSDP Discovery

Impact:

SSDP-based devices will not be discovered.

Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4' -- Less
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SSDPSRV
Registry Value: Start
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 4 3

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.26_L1_Ensure_SSDP_Discovery_SSDPSRV_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:56.026-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:56.026-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:55.916-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10236"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10153"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10145">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3608">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SSDPSRV"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="Start"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="3" dt="int" ev="4" name="value" op="equals" result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1154"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_5.31.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1154"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

    CIS Controls V6.1:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.1
      Label: Limit Open Ports, Protocols, and Services
      Description: Ensure that only ports, protocols, and services with validated business needs are running on each system.

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5.27 (L1) Ensure 'Telnet (TlntSvr)' is set to 'Disabled' or 'Not Installed'

Description:

Enables a remote user to log on to this computer and run programs, and supports various TCP/IP Telnet clients, including UNIX-based and Windows-based computers.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled or Not Installed.

Note: This service is not installed by default. It is supplied with Windows, but is installed by enabling an optional Windows feature (Telnet Server).

Hosting a Telnet server (especially a non-secure Telnet server) from a workstation is an increased security risk, as the attack surface of that workstation is then greatly increased.

Note: This security concern applies to any Telnet server application installed on a workstation, not just the one supplied with Windows.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled or ensure the service is not installed.

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\Telnet

Impact:

Remote user Telnet access will not be available.

Any of the following tests or sub-groups may pass:
Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\TlntSvr:Start does not exist
Ensure 'Start' is 'Existence Test' to 'none_exist' -- More
CIS-CAT did not expect to collect any matching registry items, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\TlntSvr:Start does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.27_L1_Ensure_Telnet_TlntSvr_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:56.134-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:56.134-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:56.026-08:00">
         <cis:or>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10237"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10154"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3609">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\TlntSvr"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="Start"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="none_exist"
                               comment="Ensure 'Start' is 'Existence Test' to 'none_exist'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10238"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10155"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3610">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\TlntSvr"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="Start"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:or>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="OR">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1155"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_5.32.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1155"/>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1156"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

    CIS Controls V6.1:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.1
      Label: Limit Open Ports, Protocols, and Services
      Description: Ensure that only ports, protocols, and services with validated business needs are running on each system.

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5.28 (L1) Ensure 'UPnP Device Host (upnphost)' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

Allows UPnP devices to be hosted on this computer.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

Universal Plug n Play (UPnP) is a real security risk - it allows automatic discovery and attachment to network devices. Notes that UPnP is different than regular Plug n Play (PnP). Workstations should not be advertising their services (or automatically discovering and connecting to networked services) in a security-conscious enterprise managed environment.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled.

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\UPnP Device Host

Impact:

Any hosted UPnP devices will stop functioning and no additional hosted devices can be added.

Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4' -- Less
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\upnphost
Registry Value: Start
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 4 3

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.28_L1_Ensure_UPnP_Device_Host_upnphost_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:56.244-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:56.244-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:56.134-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10239"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10156"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10147">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3611">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\upnphost"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="Start"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="3" dt="int" ev="4" name="value" op="equals" result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1157"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_5.33.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1157"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

    CIS Controls V6.1:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.1
      Label: Limit Open Ports, Protocols, and Services
      Description: Ensure that only ports, protocols, and services with validated business needs are running on each system.

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5.29 (L1) Ensure 'Web Management Service (WMSvc)' is set to 'Disabled' or 'Not Installed'

Description:

The Web Management Service enables remote and delegated management capabilities for administrators to manage for the Web server, sites and applications present on the machine.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled or Not Installed.

Note: This service is not installed by default. It is supplied with Windows, but is installed by enabling an optional Windows feature (Internet Information Services - Web Management Tools - IIS Management Service).

Remote web administration of IIS on a workstation is an increased security risk, as the attack surface of that workstation is then greatly increased. If proper security mitigations are not followed, the chance of successful attack increases significantly.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled or ensure the service is not installed.

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\Web Management Service

Impact:

Remote web-based management of IIS will not be available.

Any of the following tests or sub-groups may pass:
Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WMSvc:Start does not exist
Ensure 'Start' is 'Existence Test' to 'none_exist' -- More
CIS-CAT did not expect to collect any matching registry items, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WMSvc:Start does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.29_L1_Ensure_Web_Management_Service_WMSvc_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:56.353-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:56.353-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:56.244-08:00">
         <cis:or>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10240"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10157"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3612">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WMSvc"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="Start"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="none_exist"
                               comment="Ensure 'Start' is 'Existence Test' to 'none_exist'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10241"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10158"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3613">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WMSvc"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="Start"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:or>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="OR">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1158"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_5.34.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1158"/>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1159"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

    CIS Controls V6.1:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.1
      Label: Limit Open Ports, Protocols, and Services
      Description: Ensure that only ports, protocols, and services with validated business needs are running on each system.

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5.30 (L2) Ensure 'Windows Error Reporting Service (WerSvc)' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

Allows errors to be reported when programs stop working or responding and allows existing solutions to be delivered. Also allows logs to be generated for diagnostic and repair services.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

If a Windows Error occurs in a secure, enterprise managed environment, the error should be reported directly to IT staff for troubleshooting and remediation. There is no benefit to the corporation to report these errors directly to Microsoft, and there is some risk of unknowingly exposing sensitive data as part of the error.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled.

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\Windows Error Reporting Service

Impact:

If this service is stopped, error reporting might not work correctly and results of diagnostic services and repairs might not be displayed.

Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4' -- Less
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WerSvc
Registry Value: Start
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 4 3

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.30_L2_Ensure_Windows_Error_Reporting_Service_WerSvc_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:56.604-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:56.604-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:56.478-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10242"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10159"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10149">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3615">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WerSvc"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="Start"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="3" dt="int" ev="4" name="value" op="equals" result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1160"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_5.36.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1160"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

    CIS Controls V6.1:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.1
      Label: Limit Open Ports, Protocols, and Services
      Description: Ensure that only ports, protocols, and services with validated business needs are running on each system.

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5.31 (L2) Ensure 'Windows Event Collector (Wecsvc)' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This service manages persistent subscriptions to events from remote sources that support WS-Management protocol. This includes Windows Vista event logs, hardware and IPMI-enabled event sources. The service stores forwarded events in a local Event Log.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

In a high security environment, remote connections to secure workstations should be minimized, and management functions should be done locally.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled.

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\Windows Event Collector

Impact:

If this service is stopped or disabled event subscriptions cannot be created and forwarded events cannot be accepted.

Note: Many remote management tools and third-party security audit tools depend on this service.

Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4' -- Less
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Wecsvc
Registry Value: Start
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 4 3

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.31_L2_Ensure_Windows_Event_Collector_Wecsvc_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:56.744-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:56.759-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:56.604-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10243"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10160"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10150">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3616">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Wecsvc"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="Start"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="3" dt="int" ev="4" name="value" op="equals" result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1161"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_5.37.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1161"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

    CIS Controls V6.1:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.1
      Label: Limit Open Ports, Protocols, and Services
      Description: Ensure that only ports, protocols, and services with validated business needs are running on each system.

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Fail

5.32 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service (WMPNetworkSvc)' is set to 'Disabled' or 'Not Installed'

Description:

Shares Windows Media Player libraries to other networked players and media devices using Universal Plug and Play.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled or Not Installed.

Network sharing of media from Media Player has no place in an enterprise managed environment.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled.

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service

Impact:

Windows Media Player libraries will not be shared over the network to other devices and systems.

Any of the following tests or sub-groups may pass:
Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4' -- Less
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WMPNetworkSvc
Registry Value: Start
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 4 3
Ensure 'Start' is 'Existence Test' to 'none_exist' -- Less
CIS-CAT did not expect to collect any matching registry items, and found 1 item.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WMPNetworkSvc:Start exists

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.32_L1_Ensure_Windows_Media_Player_Network_Sharing_Service_WMPNetworkSvc_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:56.884-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:56.884-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:56.759-08:00">
         <cis:or>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10244"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10161"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10151">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3617">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WMPNetworkSvc"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="Start"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="3" dt="int" ev="4" name="value" op="equals" result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="none_exist"
                               comment="Ensure 'Start' is 'Existence Test' to 'none_exist'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10245"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10162"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3618">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WMPNetworkSvc"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="Start"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:or>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="OR">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1162"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_5.40.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1162"/>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1163"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

    CIS Controls V6.1:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.1
      Label: Limit Open Ports, Protocols, and Services
      Description: Ensure that only ports, protocols, and services with validated business needs are running on each system.

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Fail

5.33 (L2) Ensure 'Windows Remote Management (WS-Management) (WinRM)' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

Windows Remote Management (WinRM) service implements the WS-Management protocol for remote management. WS-Management is a standard web services protocol used for remote software and hardware management. The WinRM service listens on the network for WS-Management requests and processes them.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

Features that enable inbound network connections increase the attack surface. In a high security environment, management of secure workstations should be handled locally.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled.

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\Windows Remote Management (WS-Management)

Impact:

The ability to remotely manage the system with WinRM will be lost.

Note: Many remote administration tools, such as System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), may require the WinRM service to be operational for remote management.

Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4' -- Less
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WinRM
Registry Value: Start
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 4 2

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.33_L2_Ensure_Windows_Remote_Management_WS-Management_WinRM_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:56.994-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:56.994-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:56.884-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10246"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10163"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10152">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3619">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WinRM"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="Start"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="2" dt="int" ev="4" name="value" op="equals" result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1164"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_5.43.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1164"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

    CIS Controls V6.1:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.1
      Label: Limit Open Ports, Protocols, and Services
      Description: Ensure that only ports, protocols, and services with validated business needs are running on each system.

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Fail

5.34 (L1) Ensure 'WinHTTP Web Proxy Auto-Discovery Service (WinHttpAutoProxySvc)' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

WinHTTP implements the client HTTP stack and provides developers with a Win32 API and COM Automation component for sending HTTP requests and receiving responses. In addition, WinHTTP provides support for auto-discovering a proxy configuration via its implementation of the Web Proxy Auto-Discovery (WPAD) protocol.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

This service is primarily needed to support Web Proxy Auto-Discovery (WPAD), which is an auto-proxy discovery mechanism that is poorly designed, as it causes an excessive amount of unnecessary DNS traffic on the network, and exposes the computer to Man-In-The-Middle (MITM) risks. If an organization depends on HTTP proxy configuration, it is recommended that other client configuration mechanisms be used instead, such as Group Policy.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled.

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\WinHTTP Web Proxy Auto-Discovery Service

Impact:

WPAD will cease to function for automatic HTTP proxy routing, which may prevent Internet connectivity for workstations in organizations that currently use WPAD. Microsoft also cautions that some software that uses the network stack may have a functional dependency on this service, so it is advised that you test disabling this service on a representation of user workstations and applications before disabling it across the entire organization.

Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4' -- Less
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WinHttpAutoProxySvc
Registry Value: Start
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 4 3

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.34_L1_Ensure_WinHTTP_Web_Proxy_Auto-Discovery_Service_WinHttpAutoProxySvc_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:57.135-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:57.135-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:57.010-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10247"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10164"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10153">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3620">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WinHttpAutoProxySvc"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="Start"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="3" dt="int" ev="4" name="value" op="equals" result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1165"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_5.44.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1165"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

    CIS Controls V6.1:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.1
      Label: Limit Open Ports, Protocols, and Services
      Description: Ensure that only ports, protocols, and services with validated business needs are running on each system.

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Pass

5.35 (L1) Ensure 'World Wide Web Publishing Service (W3SVC)' is set to 'Disabled' or 'Not Installed'

Description:

Provides Web connectivity and administration through the Internet Information Services Manager.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled or Not Installed.

Note: This service is not installed by default. It is supplied with Windows, but is installed by enabling an optional Windows feature (Internet Information Services - World Wide Web Services).

Note #2: An organization may choose to selectively grant exceptions to web developers to allow IIS (or another web server) on their workstation, in order for them to locally test & develop web pages. However, the organization should track those machines and ensure the security controls and mitigations are kept up to date, to reduce risk of compromise.

Hosting a website from a workstation is an increased security risk, as the attack surface of that workstation is then greatly increased. If proper security mitigations are not followed, the chance of successful attack increases significantly.

Note: This security concern applies to any web server application installed on a workstation, not just IIS.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled or ensure the service is not installed.

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\World Wide Web Publishing Service

Impact:

IIS Web Services will not function.

Any of the following tests or sub-groups may pass:
Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\W3SVC:Start does not exist
Ensure 'Start' is 'Existence Test' to 'none_exist' -- More
CIS-CAT did not expect to collect any matching registry items, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\W3SVC:Start does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.35_L1_Ensure_World_Wide_Web_Publishing_Service_W3SVC_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:57.291-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:57.291-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:57.135-08:00">
         <cis:or>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10248"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10165"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3621">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\W3SVC"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="Start"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="none_exist"
                               comment="Ensure 'Start' is 'Existence Test' to 'none_exist'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10249"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10166"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3622">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\W3SVC"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="Start"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:or>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="OR">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1166"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_5.45.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1166"/>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1167"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

    CIS Controls V6.1:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.1
      Label: Limit Open Ports, Protocols, and Services
      Description: Ensure that only ports, protocols, and services with validated business needs are running on each system.

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6 Registry

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

7 File System

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

8 Wired Network (IEEE 802.3) Policies

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

9 Windows Firewall with Advanced Security

This section contains recommendations for configuring the Windows Firewall.

9.1 Domain Profile

This section contains recommendations for the Domain Profile of the Windows Firewall.

Fail

9.1.1 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Domain: Firewall state' is set to 'On (recommended)'

Description:

Select On (recommended) to have Windows Firewall with Advanced Security use the settings for this profile to filter network traffic. If you select Off, Windows Firewall with Advanced Security will not use any of the firewall rules or connection security rules for this profile.

The recommended state for this setting is: On (recommended).

If the firewall is turned off all traffic will be able to access the system and an attacker may be more easily able to remotely exploit a weakness in a network service.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to On (recommended):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall Properties\Domain Profile\Firewall state

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'EnableFirewall' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\DomainProfile:EnableFirewall does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.1.1_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Domain_Firewall_state_is_set_to_On_recommended"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:58.150-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33160-3</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:58.150-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:58.040-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'EnableFirewall' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10250"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10167"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3631">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\DomainProfile"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="EnableFirewall"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1168"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_9.1.1.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1168"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33160-3 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33160-3
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.2
    Label: Leverage Host-based Firewalls
    Description: Apply host-based firewalls or port filtering tools on end systems, with a default-deny rule that drops all traffic except those services and ports that are explicitly allowed.

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Fail

9.1.2 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Domain: Inbound connections' is set to 'Block (default)'

Description:

This setting determines the behavior for inbound connections that do not match an inbound firewall rule.

The recommended state for this setting is: Block (default).

If the firewall allows all traffic to access the system then an attacker may be more easily able to remotely exploit a weakness in a network service.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Block (default):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall Properties\Domain Profile\Inbound connections

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'DefaultInboundAction' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\DomainProfile:DefaultInboundAction does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.1.2_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Domain_Inbound_connections_is_set_to_Block_default"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:58.275-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33063-9</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:58.275-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:58.150-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DefaultInboundAction' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10251"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10168"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3632">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\DomainProfile"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DefaultInboundAction"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1169"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_9.1.2.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1169"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33063-9 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33063-9
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.2
    Label: Leverage Host-based Firewalls
    Description: Apply host-based firewalls or port filtering tools on end systems, with a default-deny rule that drops all traffic except those services and ports that are explicitly allowed.

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Fail

9.1.3 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Domain: Outbound connections' is set to 'Allow (default)'

Description:

This setting determines the behavior for outbound connections that do not match an outbound firewall rule.

The recommended state for this setting is: Allow (default).

Some people believe that it is prudent to block all outbound connections except those specifically approved by the user or administrator. Microsoft disagrees with this opinion, blocking outbound connections by default will force users to deal with a large number of dialog boxes prompting them to authorize or block applications such as their web browser or instant messaging software. Additionally, blocking outbound traffic has little value because if an attacker has compromised the system they can reconfigure the firewall anyway.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Allow (default):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall Properties\Domain Profile\Outbound connections

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'DefaultOutboundAction' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\DomainProfile:DefaultOutboundAction does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.1.3_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Domain_Outbound_connections_is_set_to_Allow_default"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:58.384-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33098-5</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:58.384-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:58.275-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DefaultOutboundAction' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10252"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10169"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3633">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\DomainProfile"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DefaultOutboundAction"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1170"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_9.1.3.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1170"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33098-5 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33098-5
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.2
    Label: Leverage Host-based Firewalls
    Description: Apply host-based firewalls or port filtering tools on end systems, with a default-deny rule that drops all traffic except those services and ports that are explicitly allowed.

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Fail

9.1.4 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Domain: Settings: Display a notification' is set to 'No'

Description:

Select this option to have Windows Firewall with Advanced Security display notifications to the user when a program is blocked from receiving inbound connections.

The recommended state for this setting is: No.

Note: When the Apply local firewall rules setting is configured to No, it's recommended to also configure the Display a notification setting to No. Otherwise, users will continue to receive messages that ask if they want to unblock a restricted inbound connection, but the user's response will be ignored.

Firewall notifications can be complex and may confuse the end users, who would not be able to address the alert.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to No:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall Properties\Domain Profile\Settings Customize\Display a notification

Impact:

Windows Firewall will not display a notification when a program is blocked from receiving inbound connections.

Ensure 'DisableNotifications' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\DomainProfile:DisableNotifications does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.1.4_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Domain_Settings_Display_a_notification_is_set_to_No"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:58.587-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33062-1</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:58.587-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:58.384-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DisableNotifications' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10253"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10170"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3634">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\DomainProfile"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DisableNotifications"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1171"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_9.1.4.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1171"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33062-1 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33062-1
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

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Fail

9.1.5 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Domain: Logging: Name' is set to '%SYSTEMROOT%\System32\logfiles\firewall\domainfw.log'

Description:

Use this option to specify the path and name of the file in which Windows Firewall will write its log information.

The recommended state for this setting is: %SYSTEMROOT%\System32\logfiles\firewall\domainfw.log.

If events are not recorded it may be difficult or impossible to determine the root cause of system problems or the unauthorized activities of malicious users.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to %SYSTEMROOT%\System32\logfiles\firewall\domainfw.log:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall Properties\Domain Profile\Logging Customize\Name

Impact:

The log file will be stored in the specified file.

Ensure 'LogFilePath' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '%SYSTEMROOT%\System32\logfiles\firewall\domainfw.log' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\DomainProfile\Logging:LogFilePath does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.1.5_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Domain_Logging_Name_is_set_to_SYSTEMROOTSystem32logfilesfirewalldomainfw.log"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:58.713-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/6/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34176-8</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:58.713-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:58.587-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'LogFilePath' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '%SYSTEMROOT%\System32\logfiles\firewall\domainfw.log'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10254"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10171"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3635">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key"
                                                    value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\DomainProfile\Logging"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="LogFilePath"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1172"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_9.1.5.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1172"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34176-8 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34176-8
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring, and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage, and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.2
    Label: Ensure Audit Log Settings Support Appropriate Log Entry Formating
    Description: Validate audit log settings for each hardware device and the software installed on it, ensuring that logs include a date, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and various other useful elements of each packet and/or transaction. Systems should record logs in a standardized format such as syslog entries or those outlined by the Common Event Expression initiative. If systems cannot generate logs in a standardized format, log normalization tools can be deployed to convert logs into such a format.

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Fail

9.1.6 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Domain: Logging: Size limit (KB)' is set to '16,384 KB or greater'

Description:

Use this option to specify the size limit of the file in which Windows Firewall will write its log information.

The recommended state for this setting is: 16,384 KB or greater.

If events are not recorded it may be difficult or impossible to determine the root cause of system problems or the unauthorized activities of malicious users.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to 16,384 KB or greater:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall Properties\Domain Profile\Logging Customize\Size limit (KB)

Impact:

The log file size will be limited to the specified size, old events will be overwritten by newer ones when the limit is reached.

Ensure 'LogFileSize' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '16384' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\DomainProfile\Logging:LogFileSize does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.1.6_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Domain_Logging_Size_limit_KB_is_set_to_16384_KB_or_greater"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:58.854-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/6/subcontrol/3"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35083-5</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:58.854-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:58.728-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'LogFileSize' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '16384'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10255"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10172"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3636">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key"
                                                    value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\DomainProfile\Logging"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="LogFileSize"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1173"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_9.1.6.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1173"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35083-5 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35083-5
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring, and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage, and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.3
    Label: Ensure Audit Logging Systems Are Not Subject To Loss (i.e. rotation/archive)
    Description: Ensure that all systems that store logs have adequate storage space for the logs generated on a regular basis, so that log files will not fill up between log rotation intervals. The logs must be archived and digitally signed on a periodic basis.

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Fail

9.1.7 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Domain: Logging: Log dropped packets' is set to 'Yes'

Description:

Use this option to log when Windows Firewall with Advanced Security discards an inbound packet for any reason. The log records why and when the packet was dropped. Look for entries with the word DROP in the action column of the log.

The recommended state for this setting is: Yes.

If events are not recorded it may be difficult or impossible to determine the root cause of system problems or the unauthorized activities of malicious users.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Yes:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall Properties\Domain Profile\Logging Customize\Log dropped packets

Impact:

Information about dropped packets will be recorded in the firewall log file.

Ensure 'LogDroppedPackets' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\DomainProfile\Logging:LogDroppedPackets does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.1.7_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Domain_Logging_Log_dropped_packets_is_set_to_Yes"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:58.994-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/6/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35252-6</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:58.994-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:58.854-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'LogDroppedPackets' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10256"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10173"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3637">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key"
                                                    value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\DomainProfile\Logging"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="LogDroppedPackets"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1174"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_9.1.7.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1174"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35252-6 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35252-6
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring, and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage, and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.2
    Label: Ensure Audit Log Settings Support Appropriate Log Entry Formating
    Description: Validate audit log settings for each hardware device and the software installed on it, ensuring that logs include a date, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and various other useful elements of each packet and/or transaction. Systems should record logs in a standardized format such as syslog entries or those outlined by the Common Event Expression initiative. If systems cannot generate logs in a standardized format, log normalization tools can be deployed to convert logs into such a format.

Back to Summary
Fail

9.1.8 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Domain: Logging: Log successful connections' is set to 'Yes'

Description:

Use this option to log when Windows Firewall with Advanced Security allows an inbound connection. The log records why and when the connection was formed. Look for entries with the word ALLOW in the action column of the log.

The recommended state for this setting is: Yes.

If events are not recorded it may be difficult or impossible to determine the root cause of system problems or the unauthorized activities of malicious users.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Yes:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall Properties\Domain Profile\Logging Customize\Log successful connections

Impact:

Information about successful connections will be recorded in the firewall log file.

Ensure 'LogSuccessfulConnections' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\DomainProfile\Logging:LogSuccessfulConnections does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.1.8_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Domain_Logging_Log_successful_connections_is_set_to_Yes"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:59.103-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/6/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35306-0</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:59.103-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:58.994-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'LogSuccessfulConnections' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10257"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10174"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3638">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key"
                                                    value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\DomainProfile\Logging"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="LogSuccessfulConnections"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1175"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_9.1.8.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1175"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35306-0 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35306-0
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring, and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage, and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.2
    Label: Ensure Audit Log Settings Support Appropriate Log Entry Formating
    Description: Validate audit log settings for each hardware device and the software installed on it, ensuring that logs include a date, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and various other useful elements of each packet and/or transaction. Systems should record logs in a standardized format such as syslog entries or those outlined by the Common Event Expression initiative. If systems cannot generate logs in a standardized format, log normalization tools can be deployed to convert logs into such a format.

Back to Summary

9.2 Private Profile

This section contains recommendations for the Private Profile of the Windows Firewall.

Fail

9.2.1 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Private: Firewall state' is set to 'On (recommended)'

Description:

Select On (recommended) to have Windows Firewall with Advanced Security use the settings for this profile to filter network traffic. If you select Off, Windows Firewall with Advanced Security will not use any of the firewall rules or connection security rules for this profile.

The recommended state for this setting is: On (recommended).

If the firewall is turned off all traffic will be able to access the system and an attacker may be more easily able to remotely exploit a weakness in a network service.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to On (recommended):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall Properties\Private Profile\Firewall state

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'EnableFirewall' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PrivateProfile:EnableFirewall does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.2.1_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Private_Firewall_state_is_set_to_On_recommended"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:59.228-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33066-2</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:59.228-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:59.103-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'EnableFirewall' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10258"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10175"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3639">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PrivateProfile"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="EnableFirewall"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1176"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_9.2.1.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1176"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33066-2 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33066-2
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.2
    Label: Leverage Host-based Firewalls
    Description: Apply host-based firewalls or port filtering tools on end systems, with a default-deny rule that drops all traffic except those services and ports that are explicitly allowed.

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9.2.2 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Private: Inbound connections' is set to 'Block (default)'

Description:

This setting determines the behavior for inbound connections that do not match an inbound firewall rule.

The recommended state for this setting is: Block (default).

If the firewall allows all traffic to access the system then an attacker may be more easily able to remotely exploit a weakness in a network service.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Block (default):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall Properties\Private Profile\Inbound connections

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'DefaultInboundAction' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PrivateProfile:DefaultInboundAction does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.2.2_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Private_Inbound_connections_is_set_to_Block_default"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:59.338-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33161-1</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:59.338-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:59.228-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DefaultInboundAction' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10259"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10176"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3640">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PrivateProfile"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DefaultInboundAction"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1177"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_9.2.2.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1177"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33161-1 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33161-1
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.2
    Label: Leverage Host-based Firewalls
    Description: Apply host-based firewalls or port filtering tools on end systems, with a default-deny rule that drops all traffic except those services and ports that are explicitly allowed.

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9.2.3 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Private: Outbound connections' is set to 'Allow (default)'

Description:

This setting determines the behavior for outbound connections that do not match an outbound firewall rule.

The recommended state for this setting is: Allow (default).

Note: If you set Outbound connections to Block and then deploy the firewall policy by using a GPO, computers that receive the GPO settings cannot receive subsequent Group Policy updates unless you create and deploy an outbound rule that enables Group Policy to work. Predefined rules for Core Networking include outbound rules that enable Group Policy to work. Ensure that these outbound rules are active, and thoroughly test firewall profiles before deploying.

Some people believe that it is prudent to block all outbound connections except those specifically approved by the user or administrator. Microsoft disagrees with this opinion, blocking outbound connections by default will force users to deal with a large number of dialog boxes prompting them to authorize or block applications such as their web browser or instant messaging software. Additionally, blocking outbound traffic has little value because if an attacker has compromised the system they can reconfigure the firewall anyway.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Allow (default):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall Properties\Private Profile\Outbound connections

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'DefaultOutboundAction' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PrivateProfile:DefaultOutboundAction does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.2.3_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Private_Outbound_connections_is_set_to_Allow_default"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:59.463-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33162-9</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:59.463-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:59.338-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DefaultOutboundAction' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10260"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10177"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3641">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PrivateProfile"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DefaultOutboundAction"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1178"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_9.2.3.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1178"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33162-9 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33162-9
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.2
    Label: Leverage Host-based Firewalls
    Description: Apply host-based firewalls or port filtering tools on end systems, with a default-deny rule that drops all traffic except those services and ports that are explicitly allowed.

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9.2.4 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Private: Settings: Display a notification' is set to 'No'

Description:

Select this option to have Windows Firewall with Advanced Security display notifications to the user when a program is blocked from receiving inbound connections.

The recommended state for this setting is: No.

Note: When the Apply local firewall rules setting is configured to No, it's recommended to also configure the Display a notification setting to No. Otherwise, users will continue to receive messages that ask if they want to unblock a restricted inbound connection, but the user's response will be ignored.

Firewall notifications can be complex and may confuse the end users, who would not be able to address the alert.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to No:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall Properties\Private Profile\Settings Customize\Display a notification

Impact:

Windows Firewall will not display a notification when a program is blocked from receiving inbound connections.

Ensure 'DisableNotifications' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PrivateProfile:DisableNotifications does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.2.4_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Private_Settings_Display_a_notification_is_set_to_No"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:59.588-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33065-4</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:59.588-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:59.463-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DisableNotifications' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10261"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10178"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3642">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PrivateProfile"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DisableNotifications"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1179"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_9.2.4.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1179"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33065-4 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33065-4
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

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9.2.5 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Private: Logging: Name' is set to '%SYSTEMROOT%\System32\logfiles\firewall\privatefw.log'

Description:

Use this option to specify the path and name of the file in which Windows Firewall will write its log information.

The recommended state for this setting is: %SYSTEMROOT%\System32\logfiles\firewall\privatefw.log.

If events are not recorded it may be difficult or impossible to determine the root cause of system problems or the unauthorized activities of malicious users.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to %SYSTEMROOT%\System32\logfiles\firewall\privatefw.log:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall Properties\Private Profile\Logging Customize\Name

Impact:

The log file will be stored in the specified file.

Ensure 'LogFilePath' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '%SYSTEMROOT%\System32\logfiles\firewall\privatefw.log' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PrivateProfile\Logging:LogFilePath does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.2.5_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Private_Logging_Name_is_set_to_SYSTEMROOTSystem32logfilesfirewallprivatefw.log"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:59.728-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/6/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33437-5</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:59.728-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:59.588-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'LogFilePath' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '%SYSTEMROOT%\System32\logfiles\firewall\privatefw.log'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10262"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10179"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3643">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key"
                                                    value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PrivateProfile\Logging"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="LogFilePath"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1180"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_9.2.5.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1180"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33437-5 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33437-5
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring, and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage, and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.2
    Label: Ensure Audit Log Settings Support Appropriate Log Entry Formating
    Description: Validate audit log settings for each hardware device and the software installed on it, ensuring that logs include a date, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and various other useful elements of each packet and/or transaction. Systems should record logs in a standardized format such as syslog entries or those outlined by the Common Event Expression initiative. If systems cannot generate logs in a standardized format, log normalization tools can be deployed to convert logs into such a format.

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9.2.6 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Private: Logging: Size limit (KB)' is set to '16,384 KB or greater'

Description:

Use this option to specify the size limit of the file in which Windows Firewall will write its log information.

The recommended state for this setting is: 16,384 KB or greater.

If events are not recorded it may be difficult or impossible to determine the root cause of system problems or the unauthorized activities of malicious users.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to 16,384 KB or greater:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall Properties\Private Profile\Logging Customize\Size limit (KB)

Impact:

The log file size will be limited to the specified size, old events will be overwritten by newer ones when the limit is reached.

Ensure 'LogFileSize' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '16384' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PrivateProfile\Logging:LogFileSize does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.2.6_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Private_Logging_Size_limit_KB_is_set_to_16384_KB_or_greater"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:59.869-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/6/subcontrol/3"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34356-6</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:59.869-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:59.728-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'LogFileSize' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '16384'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10263"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10180"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3644">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key"
                                                    value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PrivateProfile\Logging"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="LogFileSize"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1181"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_9.2.6.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1181"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34356-6 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34356-6
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring, and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage, and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.3
    Label: Ensure Audit Logging Systems Are Not Subject To Loss (i.e. rotation/archive)
    Description: Ensure that all systems that store logs have adequate storage space for the logs generated on a regular basis, so that log files will not fill up between log rotation intervals. The logs must be archived and digitally signed on a periodic basis.

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Fail

9.2.7 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Private: Logging: Log dropped packets' is set to 'Yes'

Description:

Use this option to log when Windows Firewall with Advanced Security discards an inbound packet for any reason. The log records why and when the packet was dropped. Look for entries with the word DROP in the action column of the log.

The recommended state for this setting is: Yes.

If events are not recorded it may be difficult or impossible to determine the root cause of system problems or the unauthorized activities of malicious users.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Yes:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall Properties\Private Profile\Logging Customize\Log dropped packets

Impact:

Information about dropped packets will be recorded in the firewall log file.

Ensure 'LogDroppedPackets' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PrivateProfile\Logging:LogDroppedPackets does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.2.7_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Private_Logging_Log_dropped_packets_is_set_to_Yes"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:59.931-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/6/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33436-7</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:59.931-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:59.869-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'LogDroppedPackets' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10264"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10181"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3645">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key"
                                                    value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PrivateProfile\Logging"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="LogDroppedPackets"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1182"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_9.2.7.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1182"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33436-7 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33436-7
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring, and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage, and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.2
    Label: Ensure Audit Log Settings Support Appropriate Log Entry Formating
    Description: Validate audit log settings for each hardware device and the software installed on it, ensuring that logs include a date, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and various other useful elements of each packet and/or transaction. Systems should record logs in a standardized format such as syslog entries or those outlined by the Common Event Expression initiative. If systems cannot generate logs in a standardized format, log normalization tools can be deployed to convert logs into such a format.

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Fail

9.2.8 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Private: Logging: Log successful connections' is set to 'Yes'

Description:

Use this option to log when Windows Firewall with Advanced Security allows an inbound connection. The log records why and when the connection was formed. Look for entries with the word ALLOW in the action column of the log.

The recommended state for this setting is: Yes.

If events are not recorded it may be difficult or impossible to determine the root cause of system problems or the unauthorized activities of malicious users.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Yes:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall Properties\Private Profile\Logging Customize\Log successful connections

Impact:

Information about successful connections will be recorded in the firewall log file.

Ensure 'LogSuccessfulConnections' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PrivateProfile\Logging:LogSuccessfulConnections does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.2.8_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Private_Logging_Log_successful_connections_is_set_to_Yes"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:56:00.025-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/6/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34177-6</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:56:00.025-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:59.931-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'LogSuccessfulConnections' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10265"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10182"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3646">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key"
                                                    value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PrivateProfile\Logging"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="LogSuccessfulConnections"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1183"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_9.2.8.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1183"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34177-6 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34177-6
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring, and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage, and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.2
    Label: Ensure Audit Log Settings Support Appropriate Log Entry Formating
    Description: Validate audit log settings for each hardware device and the software installed on it, ensuring that logs include a date, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and various other useful elements of each packet and/or transaction. Systems should record logs in a standardized format such as syslog entries or those outlined by the Common Event Expression initiative. If systems cannot generate logs in a standardized format, log normalization tools can be deployed to convert logs into such a format.

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9.3 Public Profile

This section contains recommendations for the Public Profile of the Windows Firewall.

Fail

9.3.1 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Public: Firewall state' is set to 'On (recommended)'

Description:

Select On (recommended) to have Windows Firewall with Advanced Security use the settings for this profile to filter network traffic. If you select Off, Windows Firewall with Advanced Security will not use any of the firewall rules or connection security rules for this profile.

The recommended state for this setting is: On (recommended).

If the firewall is turned off all traffic will be able to access the system and an attacker may be more easily able to remotely exploit a weakness in a network service.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to On (recommended):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall Properties\Public Profile\Firewall state

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'EnableFirewall' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PublicProfile:EnableFirewall does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.1_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Firewall_state_is_set_to_On_recommended"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:56:00.213-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35703-8</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:56:00.213-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:56:00.135-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'EnableFirewall' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10266"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10183"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3648">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PublicProfile"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="EnableFirewall"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1184"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_9.3.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1184"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35703-8 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35703-8
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.2
    Label: Leverage Host-based Firewalls
    Description: Apply host-based firewalls or port filtering tools on end systems, with a default-deny rule that drops all traffic except those services and ports that are explicitly allowed.

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Fail

9.3.2 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Public: Inbound connections' is set to 'Block (default)'

Description:

This setting determines the behavior for inbound connections that do not match an inbound firewall rule.

The recommended state for this setting is: Block (default).

If the firewall allows all traffic to access the system then an attacker may be more easily able to remotely exploit a weakness in a network service.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Block (default):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall Properties\Public Profile\Inbound connections

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'DefaultInboundAction' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PublicProfile:DefaultInboundAction does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.2_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Inbound_connections_is_set_to_Block_default"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:56:00.353-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33069-6</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:56:00.353-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:56:00.213-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DefaultInboundAction' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10267"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10184"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3649">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PublicProfile"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DefaultInboundAction"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1185"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_9.3.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1185"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33069-6 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33069-6
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.2
    Label: Leverage Host-based Firewalls
    Description: Apply host-based firewalls or port filtering tools on end systems, with a default-deny rule that drops all traffic except those services and ports that are explicitly allowed.

Back to Summary
Fail

9.3.3 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Public: Outbound connections' is set to 'Allow (default)'

Description:

This setting determines the behavior for outbound connections that do not match an outbound firewall rule.

The recommended state for this setting is: Allow (default).

Note: If you set Outbound connections to Block and then deploy the firewall policy by using a GPO, computers that receive the GPO settings cannot receive subsequent Group Policy updates unless you create and deploy an outbound rule that enables Group Policy to work. Predefined rules for Core Networking include outbound rules that enable Group Policy to work. Ensure that these outbound rules are active, and thoroughly test firewall profiles before deploying.

Some people believe that it is prudent to block all outbound connections except those specifically approved by the user or administrator. Microsoft disagrees with this opinion, blocking outbound connections by default will force users to deal with a large number of dialog boxes prompting them to authorize or block applications such as their web browser or instant messaging software. Additionally, blocking outbound traffic has little value because if an attacker has compromised the system they can reconfigure the firewall anyway.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Allow (default):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall Properties\Public Profile\Outbound connections

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'DefaultOutboundAction' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PublicProfile:DefaultOutboundAction does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.3_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Outbound_connections_is_set_to_Allow_default"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:56:00.509-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33070-4</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:56:00.509-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:56:00.369-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DefaultOutboundAction' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10268"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10185"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3650">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PublicProfile"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DefaultOutboundAction"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1186"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_9.3.3.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1186"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33070-4 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33070-4
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.2
    Label: Leverage Host-based Firewalls
    Description: Apply host-based firewalls or port filtering tools on end systems, with a default-deny rule that drops all traffic except those services and ports that are explicitly allowed.

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9.3.4 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Public: Settings: Display a notification' is set to 'No'

Description:

Select this option to have Windows Firewall with Advanced Security display notifications to the user when a program is blocked from receiving inbound connections.

The recommended state for this setting is: No.

Some organizations may prefer to avoid alarming users when firewall rules block certain types of network activity. However, notifications can be helpful when troubleshooting network issues involving the firewall.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to 'No':

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall Properties\Public Profile\Settings Customize\Display a notification

Impact:

Windows Firewall will not display a notification when a program is blocked from receiving inbound connections.

Ensure 'DisableNotifications' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PublicProfile:DisableNotifications does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.4_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Settings_Display_a_notification_is_set_to_No"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:56:00.650-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33068-8</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:56:00.650-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:56:00.509-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DisableNotifications' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10269"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10186"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3651">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PublicProfile"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DisableNotifications"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1187"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_9.3.4.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1187"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33068-8 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33068-8
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

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9.3.5 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Public: Settings: Apply local firewall rules' is set to 'No'

Description:

This setting controls whether local administrators are allowed to create local firewall rules that apply together with firewall rules configured by Group Policy.

The recommended state for this setting is: No.

Note: When the Apply local firewall rules setting is configured to No, it's recommended to also configure the Display a notification setting to No. Otherwise, users will continue to receive messages that ask if they want to unblock a restricted inbound connection, but the user's response will be ignored.

When in the Public profile, there should be no special local firewall exceptions per computer. These settings should be managed by a centralized policy.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to No:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall Properties\Public Profile\Settings Customize\Apply local firewall rules

Impact:

Administrators can still create firewall rules, but the rules will not be applied.

Ensure 'AllowLocalPolicyMerge' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PublicProfile:AllowLocalPolicyMerge does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.5_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Settings_Apply_local_firewall_rules_is_set_to_No"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:56:00.775-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/5/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35537-0</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:56:00.775-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:56:00.666-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'AllowLocalPolicyMerge' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10270"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10187"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3652">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PublicProfile"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="AllowLocalPolicyMerge"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1188"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_9.3.5.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1188"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35537-0 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35537-0
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 5: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 5.1
    Label: Minimize And Sparingly Use Administrative Privileges
    Description: Minimize administrative privileges and only use administrative accounts when they are required. Implement focused auditing on the use of administrative privileged functions and monitor for anomalous behavior.

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9.3.6 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Public: Settings: Apply local connection security rules' is set to 'No'

Description:

This setting controls whether local administrators are allowed to create connection security rules that apply together with connection security rules configured by Group Policy.

The recommended state for this setting is: No.

Users with administrative privileges might create firewall rules that expose the system to remote attack.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to No:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall Properties\Public Profile\Settings Customize\Apply local connection security rules

Impact:

Administrators can still create local connection security rules, but the rules will not be applied.

Ensure 'AllowLocalIPsecPolicyMerge' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PublicProfile:AllowLocalIPsecPolicyMerge does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.6_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Settings_Apply_local_connection_security_rules_is_set_to_No"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:56:00.916-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/5/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33099-3</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:56:00.916-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:56:00.791-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'AllowLocalIPsecPolicyMerge' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10271"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10188"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3653">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PublicProfile"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="AllowLocalIPsecPolicyMerge"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1189"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_9.3.6.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1189"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33099-3 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33099-3
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 5: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 5.1
    Label: Minimize And Sparingly Use Administrative Privileges
    Description: Minimize administrative privileges and only use administrative accounts when they are required. Implement focused auditing on the use of administrative privileged functions and monitor for anomalous behavior.

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9.3.7 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Public: Logging: Name' is set to '%SYSTEMROOT%\System32\logfiles\firewall\publicfw.log'

Description:

Use this option to specify the path and name of the file in which Windows Firewall will write its log information.

The recommended state for this setting is: %SYSTEMROOT%\System32\logfiles\firewall\publicfw.log.

If events are not recorded it may be difficult or impossible to determine the root cause of system problems or the unauthorized activities of malicious users.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to %SYSTEMROOT%\System32\logfiles\firewall\publicfw.log:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall Properties\Public Profile\Logging Customize\Name

Impact:

The log file will be stored in the specified file.

Ensure 'LogFilePath' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '%SYSTEMROOT%\System32\logfiles\firewall\publicfw.log' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PublicProfile\Logging:LogFilePath does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.7_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Logging_Name_is_set_to_SYSTEMROOTSystem32logfilesfirewallpublicfw.log"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:56:01.057-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/6/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35117-1</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:56:01.057-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:56:00.916-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'LogFilePath' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '%SYSTEMROOT%\System32\logfiles\firewall\publicfw.log'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10272"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10189"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3654">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key"
                                                    value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PublicProfile\Logging"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="LogFilePath"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1190"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_9.3.7.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1190"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35117-1 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35117-1
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring, and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage, and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.2
    Label: Ensure Audit Log Settings Support Appropriate Log Entry Formating
    Description: Validate audit log settings for each hardware device and the software installed on it, ensuring that logs include a date, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and various other useful elements of each packet and/or transaction. Systems should record logs in a standardized format such as syslog entries or those outlined by the Common Event Expression initiative. If systems cannot generate logs in a standardized format, log normalization tools can be deployed to convert logs into such a format.

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9.3.8 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Public: Logging: Size limit (KB)' is set to '16,384 KB or greater'

Description:

Use this option to specify the size limit of the file in which Windows Firewall will write its log information.

The recommended state for this setting is: 16,384 KB or greater.

If events are not recorded it may be difficult or impossible to determine the root cause of system problems or the unauthorized activities of malicious users.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to 16,384 KB or greater:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall Properties\Public Profile\Logging Customize\Size limit (KB)

Impact:

The log file size will be limited to the specified size, old events will be overwritten by newer ones when the limit is reached.

Ensure 'LogFileSize' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '16384' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PublicProfile\Logging:LogFileSize does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.8_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Logging_Size_limit_KB_is_set_to_16384_KB_or_greater"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:56:01.181-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/6/subcontrol/3"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35421-7</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:56:01.181-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:56:01.057-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'LogFileSize' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '16384'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10273"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10190"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3655">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key"
                                                    value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PublicProfile\Logging"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="LogFileSize"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1191"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_9.3.8.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1191"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35421-7 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35421-7
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring, and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage, and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.3
    Label: Ensure Audit Logging Systems Are Not Subject To Loss (i.e. rotation/archive)
    Description: Ensure that all systems that store logs have adequate storage space for the logs generated on a regular basis, so that log files will not fill up between log rotation intervals. The logs must be archived and digitally signed on a periodic basis.

Back to Summary
Fail

9.3.9 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Public: Logging: Log dropped packets' is set to 'Yes'

Description:

Use this option to log when Windows Firewall with Advanced Security discards an inbound packet for any reason. The log records why and when the packet was dropped. Look for entries with the word DROP in the action column of the log.

The recommended state for this setting is: Yes.

If events are not recorded it may be difficult or impossible to determine the root cause of system problems or the unauthorized activities of malicious users.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Yes:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall Properties\Public Profile\Logging Customize\Log dropped packets

Impact:

Information about dropped packets will be recorded in the firewall log file.

Ensure 'LogDroppedPackets' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PublicProfile\Logging:LogDroppedPackets does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.9_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Logging_Log_dropped_packets_is_set_to_Yes"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:56:01.275-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/6/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35116-3</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:56:01.275-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:56:01.181-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'LogDroppedPackets' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10274"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10191"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3656">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key"
                                                    value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PublicProfile\Logging"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="LogDroppedPackets"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1192"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_9.3.9.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1192"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35116-3 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35116-3
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring, and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage, and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.2
    Label: Ensure Audit Log Settings Support Appropriate Log Entry Formating
    Description: Validate audit log settings for each hardware device and the software installed on it, ensuring that logs include a date, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and various other useful elements of each packet and/or transaction. Systems should record logs in a standardized format such as syslog entries or those outlined by the Common Event Expression initiative. If systems cannot generate logs in a standardized format, log normalization tools can be deployed to convert logs into such a format.

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Fail

9.3.10 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Public: Logging: Log successful connections' is set to 'Yes'

Description:

Use this option to log when Windows Firewall with Advanced Security allows an inbound connection. The log records why and when the connection was formed. Look for entries with the word ALLOW in the action column of the log.

The recommended state for this setting is: Yes.

If events are not recorded it may be difficult or impossible to determine the root cause of system problems or the unauthorized activities of malicious users.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Yes.

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Firewall Properties\Public Profile\Logging Customize\Log successful connections

Impact:

Information about successful connections will be recorded in the firewall log file.

Ensure 'LogSuccessfulConnections' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PublicProfile\Logging:LogSuccessfulConnections does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.10_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Logging_Log_successful_connections_is_set_to_Yes"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:56:00.119-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/6/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33734-5</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:56:00.119-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:56:00.041-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'LogSuccessfulConnections' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10275"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10192"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="3647">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key"
                                                    value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PublicProfile\Logging"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="LogSuccessfulConnections"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1193"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_9.3.10.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1193"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33734-5 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33734-5
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring, and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage, and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.2
    Label: Ensure Audit Log Settings Support Appropriate Log Entry Formating
    Description: Validate audit log settings for each hardware device and the software installed on it, ensuring that logs include a date, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and various other useful elements of each packet and/or transaction. Systems should record logs in a standardized format such as syslog entries or those outlined by the Common Event Expression initiative. If systems cannot generate logs in a standardized format, log normalization tools can be deployed to convert logs into such a format.

Back to Summary

10 Network List Manager Policies

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

11 Wireless Network (IEEE 802.11) Policies

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

12 Public Key Policies

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

13 Software Restriction Policies

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

14 Network Access Protection NAP Client Configuration

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

15 Application Control Policies

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

16 IP Security Policies

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

17 Advanced Audit Policy Configuration

This section contains recommendations for configuring the Windows audit facilities.

17.1 Account Logon

This section contains recommendations for configuring the Account Logon audit policy.

Fail

17.1.1 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Credential Validation' is set to 'Success and Failure'

Description:

This subcategory reports the results of validation tests on credentials submitted for a user account logon request. These events occur on the computer that is authoritative for the credentials. For domain accounts, the Domain Controller is authoritative, whereas for local accounts, the local computer is authoritative. In domain environments, most of the Account Logon events occur in the Security log of the Domain Controllers that are authoritative for the domain accounts. However, these events can occur on other computers in the organization when local accounts are used to log on. Events for this subcategory include:

  • 4774: An account was mapped for logon.
  • 4775: An account could not be mapped for logon.
  • 4776: The Domain Controller attempted to validate the credentials for an account.
  • 4777: The Domain Controller failed to validate the credentials for an account.

The recommended state for this setting is: Success and Failure.

Auditing these events may be useful when investigating a security incident.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Success and Failure:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\Audit Policies\Account Logon\Audit Credential Validation

Impact:

If no audit settings are configured, or if audit settings are too lax on the computers in your organization, security incidents might not be detected or not enough evidence will be available for network forensic analysis after security incidents occur. However, if audit settings are too severe, critically important entries in the Security log may be obscured by all of the meaningless entries and computer performance and the available amount of data storage may be seriously affected. Companies that operate in certain regulated industries may have legal obligations to log certain events or activities.

Ensure 'credential_validation' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE' -- Less
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the Audit Sub-Category credential_validation to be set to AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE AUDIT_NONE

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.1.1_L1_Ensure_Audit_Credential_Validation_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:33.966-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/4"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/8"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35494-4</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:33.966-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:33.513-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'credential_validation' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10276"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10193"
                               type="auditeventpolicysubcategories_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10181">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="962">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="AUDIT_NONE" dt="string" ev="AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE"
                                         name="credential_validation"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1194"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_17.1.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1194"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35494-4 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35494-4
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.4
    Label: Automatically Log Off Users After Standard Period Of Inactivity
    Description: Regularly monitor the use of all accounts, automatically logging off users after a standard period of inactivity.
  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.8
    Label: Log Attempts To Access Deactivated Accounts
    Description: Monitor attempts to access deactivated accounts through audit logging.

Back to Summary

17.2 Account Management

This section contains recommendations for configuring the Account Management audit policy.

Fail

17.2.1 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Application Group Management' is set to 'Success and Failure'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to audit events generated by changes to application groups such as the following:

  • Application group is created, changed, or deleted.
  • Member is added or removed from an application group.

Application groups are utilized by Windows Authorization Manager, which is a flexible framework created by Microsoft for integrating role-based access control (RBAC) into applications. More information on Windows Authorization Manager is available at MSDN - Windows Authorization Manager.

The recommended state for this setting is: Success and Failure.

Auditing events in this category may be useful when investigating an incident.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Success and Failure:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\Audit Policies\Account Management\Audit Application Group Management

Impact:

If no audit settings are configured, or if audit settings are too lax on the computers in your organization, security incidents might not be detected or not enough evidence will be available for network forensic analysis after security incidents occur. However, if audit settings are too severe, critically important entries in the Security log may be obscured by all of the meaningless entries and computer performance and the available amount of data storage may be seriously affected. Companies that operate in certain regulated industries may have legal obligations to log certain events or activities.

Ensure 'application_group_management' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE' -- Less
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the Audit Sub-Category application_group_management to be set to AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE AUDIT_NONE

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.2.1_L1_Ensure_Audit_Application_Group_Management_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:33.970-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-32932-6</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:33.970-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:33.966-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'application_group_management' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10277"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10194"
                               type="auditeventpolicysubcategories_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10182">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="962">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="AUDIT_NONE" dt="string" ev="AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE"
                                         name="application_group_management"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1195"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_17.2.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1195"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-32932-6 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-32932-6
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.

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17.2.2 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Computer Account Management' is set to 'Success and Failure'

Description:

This subcategory reports each event of computer account management, such as when a computer account is created, changed, deleted, renamed, disabled, or enabled. Events for this subcategory include:

  • 4741: A computer account was created.
  • 4742: A computer account was changed.
  • 4743: A computer account was deleted.

The recommended state for this setting is: Success and Failure.

Auditing events in this category may be useful when investigating an incident.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Success and Failure:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\Audit Policies\Account Management\Audit Computer Account Management

Impact:

If no audit settings are configured, or if audit settings are too lax on the computers in your organization, security incidents might not be detected or not enough evidence will be available for network forensic analysis after security incidents occur. However, if audit settings are too severe, critically important entries in the Security log may be obscured by all of the meaningless entries and computer performance and the available amount of data storage may be seriously affected. Companies that operate in certain regulated industries may have legal obligations to log certain events or activities.

Ensure 'computer_account_management' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE' -- Less
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the Audit Sub-Category computer_account_management to be set to AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE AUDIT_NONE

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.2.2_L1_Ensure_Audit_Computer_Account_Management_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:33.974-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33410-2</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:33.974-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:33.970-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'computer_account_management' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10278"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10195"
                               type="auditeventpolicysubcategories_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10183">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="962">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="AUDIT_NONE" dt="string" ev="AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE"
                                         name="computer_account_management"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1196"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_17.2.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1196"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33410-2 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33410-2
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 1: Inventory of Authorized and Unauthorized Devices: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage (inventory, track, and correct) all hardware devices on the network so that only authorized devices are given access, and unauthorized and unmanaged devices are found and prevented from gaining access.

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17.2.3 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Other Account Management Events' is set to 'Success and Failure'

Description:

This subcategory reports other account management events. Events for this subcategory include:

  • 4782: The password hash an account was accessed.
  • 4793: The Password Policy Checking API was called.

The recommended state for this setting is: Success and Failure.

Auditing these events may be useful when investigating a security incident.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Success and Failure:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\Audit Policies\Account Management\Audit Other Account Management Events

Impact:

If no audit settings are configured, or if audit settings are too lax on the computers in your organization, security incidents might not be detected or not enough evidence will be available for network forensic analysis after security incidents occur. However, if audit settings are too severe, critically important entries in the Security log may be obscured by all of the meaningless entries and computer performance and the available amount of data storage may be seriously affected. Companies that operate in certain regulated industries may have legal obligations to log certain events or activities.

Ensure 'other_account_management_events' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE' -- Less
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the Audit Sub-Category other_account_management_events to be set to AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE AUDIT_NONE

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.2.3_L1_Ensure_Audit_Other_Account_Management_Events_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:33.978-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/4"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35497-7</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:33.978-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:33.974-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'other_account_management_events' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10279"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10196"
                               type="auditeventpolicysubcategories_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10184">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="962">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="AUDIT_NONE" dt="string" ev="AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE"
                                         name="other_account_management_events"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1197"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_17.2.3.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1197"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35497-7 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35497-7
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.4
    Label: Automatically Log Off Users After Standard Period Of Inactivity
    Description: Regularly monitor the use of all accounts, automatically logging off users after a standard period of inactivity.

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17.2.4 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Security Group Management' is set to 'Success and Failure'

Description:

This subcategory reports each event of security group management, such as when a security group is created, changed, or deleted or when a member is added to or removed from a security group. If you enable this Audit policy setting, administrators can track events to detect malicious, accidental, and authorized creation of security group accounts. Events for this subcategory include:

  • 4727: A security-enabled global group was created.
  • 4728: A member was added to a security-enabled global group.
  • 4729: A member was removed from a security-enabled global group.
  • 4730: A security-enabled global group was deleted.
  • 4731: A security-enabled local group was created.
  • 4732: A member was added to a security-enabled local group.
  • 4733: A member was removed from a security-enabled local group.
  • 4734: A security-enabled local group was deleted.
  • 4735: A security-enabled local group was changed.
  • 4737: A security-enabled global group was changed.
  • 4754: A security-enabled universal group was created.
  • 4755: A security-enabled universal group was changed.
  • 4756: A member was added to a security-enabled universal group.
  • 4757: A member was removed from a security-enabled universal group.
  • 4758: A security-enabled universal group was deleted.
  • 4764: A group's type was changed.

The recommended state for this setting is: Success and Failure.

Auditing these events may be useful when investigating a security incident.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Success and Failure:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\Audit Policies\Account Management\Audit Security Group Management

Impact:

If no audit settings are configured, or if audit settings are too lax on the computers in your organization, security incidents might not be detected or not enough evidence will be available for network forensic analysis after security incidents occur. However, if audit settings are too severe, critically important entries in the Security log may be obscured by all of the meaningless entries and computer performance and the available amount of data storage may be seriously affected. Companies that operate in certain regulated industries may have legal obligations to log certain events or activities.

Ensure 'security_group_management' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE' -- Less
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the Audit Sub-Category security_group_management to be set to AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE AUDIT_SUCCESS

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.2.4_L1_Ensure_Audit_Security_Group_Management_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:33.982-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35498-5</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:33.982-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:33.978-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'security_group_management' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10280"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10197"
                               type="auditeventpolicysubcategories_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10185">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="962">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="AUDIT_SUCCESS" dt="string" ev="AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE"
                                         name="security_group_management"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1198"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_17.2.4.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1198"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35498-5 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35498-5
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.

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17.2.5 (L1) Ensure 'Audit User Account Management' is set to 'Success and Failure'

Description:

This subcategory reports each event of user account management, such as when a user account is created, changed, or deleted; a user account is renamed, disabled, or enabled; or a password is set or changed. If you enable this Audit policy setting, administrators can track events to detect malicious, accidental, and authorized creation of user accounts. Events for this subcategory include:

  • 4720: A user account was created.
  • 4722: A user account was enabled.
  • 4723: An attempt was made to change an account's password.
  • 4724: An attempt was made to reset an account's password.
  • 4725: A user account was disabled.
  • 4726: A user account was deleted.
  • 4738: A user account was changed.
  • 4740: A user account was locked out.
  • 4765: SID History was added to an account.
  • 4766: An attempt to add SID History to an account failed.
  • 4767: A user account was unlocked.
  • 4780: The ACL was set on accounts which are members of administrators groups.
  • 4781: The name of an account was changed:
  • 4794: An attempt was made to set the Directory Services Restore Mode.
  • 5376: Credential Manager credentials were backed up.
  • 5377: Credential Manager credentials were restored from a backup.

The recommended state for this setting is: Success and Failure.

Auditing these events may be useful when investigating a security incident.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Success and Failure:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\Audit Policies\Account Management\Audit User Account Management

Impact:

If no audit settings are configured, or if audit settings are too lax on the computers in your organization, security incidents might not be detected or not enough evidence will be available for network forensic analysis after security incidents occur. However, if audit settings are too severe, critically important entries in the Security log may be obscured by all of the meaningless entries and computer performance and the available amount of data storage may be seriously affected. Companies that operate in certain regulated industries may have legal obligations to log certain events or activities.

Ensure 'user_account_management' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE' -- Less
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the Audit Sub-Category user_account_management to be set to AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE AUDIT_SUCCESS

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.2.5_L1_Ensure_Audit_User_Account_Management_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:33.990-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/4"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35499-3</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:33.990-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:33.986-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'user_account_management' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10281"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10198"
                               type="auditeventpolicysubcategories_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10186">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="962">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="AUDIT_SUCCESS" dt="string" ev="AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE"
                                         name="user_account_management"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1199"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_17.2.5.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1199"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35499-3 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35499-3
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.4
    Label: Automatically Log Off Users After Standard Period Of Inactivity
    Description: Regularly monitor the use of all accounts, automatically logging off users after a standard period of inactivity.

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17.3 Detailed Tracking

This section contains recommendations for configuring the Detailed Tracking audit policy.

Fail

17.3.1 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Process Creation' is set to 'Success'

Description:

This subcategory reports the creation of a process and the name of the program or user that created it. Events for this subcategory include:

  • 4688: A new process has been created.
  • 4696: A primary token was assigned to process.

Refer to Microsoft Knowledge Base article 947226: Description of security events in Windows Vista and in Windows Server 2008 for the most recent information about this setting.

The recommended state for this setting is: Success.

Auditing these events may be useful when investigating a security incident.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Success:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\Audit Policies\Detailed Tracking\Audit Process Creation

Impact:

If no audit settings are configured, or if audit settings are too lax on the computers in your organization, security incidents might not be detected or not enough evidence will be available for network forensic analysis after security incidents occur. However, if audit settings are too severe, critically important entries in the Security log may be obscured by all of the meaningless entries and computer performance and the available amount of data storage may be seriously affected. Companies that operate in certain regulated industries may have legal obligations to log certain events or activities.

Any of the following tests or sub-groups may pass:
Ensure 'process_creation' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE' -- Less
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the Audit Sub-Category process_creation to be set to AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE AUDIT_NONE
Ensure 'process_creation' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS' -- Less
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the Audit Sub-Category process_creation to be set to AUDIT_SUCCESS AUDIT_NONE

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.3.1_L1_Ensure_Audit_Process_Creation_is_set_to_Success"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:33.997-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33040-7</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:33.997-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:33.990-08:00">
         <cis:or>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'process_creation' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10283"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10200"
                               type="auditeventpolicysubcategories_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10188">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="962">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="AUDIT_NONE" dt="string" ev="AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE" name="process_creation"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'process_creation' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10282"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10199"
                               type="auditeventpolicysubcategories_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10187">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="962">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="AUDIT_NONE" dt="string" ev="AUDIT_SUCCESS" name="process_creation"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:or>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="OR">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1200"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_17.3.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1200"/>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1201"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_17.3.2.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1201"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33040-7 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33040-7
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

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17.4 DS Access

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

17.5 Logon/Logoff

This section contains recommendations for configuring the Logon/Logoff audit policy.

Fail

17.5.1 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Account Lockout' is set to 'Success and Failure'

Description:

This subcategory reports when a user's account is locked out as a result of too many failed logon attempts. Events for this subcategory include:

  • 4625: An account failed to log on.

The recommended state for this setting is: Success and Failure.

Auditing these events may be useful when investigating a security incident.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Success and Failure:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\Audit Policies\Logon/Logoff\Audit Account Lockout

Impact:

If no audit settings are configured, or if audit settings are too lax on the computers in your organization, security incidents might not be detected or not enough evidence will be available for network forensic analysis after security incidents occur. However, if audit settings are too severe, critically important entries in the Security log may be obscured by all of the meaningless entries and computer performance and the available amount of data storage may be seriously affected. Companies that operate in certain regulated industries may have legal obligations to log certain events or activities.

Ensure 'account_lockout' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE' -- Less
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the Audit Sub-Category account_lockout to be set to AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE AUDIT_SUCCESS

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.5.1_L1_Ensure_Audit_Account_Lockout_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:34.001-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/7"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35504-0</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:34.001-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:33.997-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'account_lockout' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10284"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10201"
                               type="auditeventpolicysubcategories_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10189">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="962">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="AUDIT_SUCCESS" dt="string" ev="AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE"
                                         name="account_lockout"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1202"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_17.5.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1202"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35504-0 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35504-0
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.7
    Label: Configure Account Lockouts
    Description: Use and configure account lockouts such that after a set number of failed login attempts the account is locked for a standard period of time.

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Pass

17.5.2 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Logoff' is set to 'Success'

Description:

This subcategory reports when a user logs off from the system. These events occur on the accessed computer. For interactive logons, the generation of these events occurs on the computer that is logged on to. If a network logon takes place to access a share, these events generate on the computer that hosts the accessed resource. If you configure this setting to No auditing, it is difficult or impossible to determine which user has accessed or attempted to access organization computers. Events for this subcategory include:

  • 4634: An account was logged off.
  • 4647: User initiated logoff.

The recommended state for this setting is: Success.

Auditing these events may be useful when investigating a security incident.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Success:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\Audit Policies\Logon/Logoff\Audit Logoff

Impact:

If no audit settings are configured, or if audit settings are too lax on the computers in your organization, security incidents might not be detected or not enough evidence will be available for network forensic analysis after security incidents occur. However, if audit settings are too severe, critically important entries in the Security log may be obscured by all of the meaningless entries and computer performance and the available amount of data storage may be seriously affected. Companies that operate in certain regulated industries may have legal obligations to log certain events or activities.

Any of the following tests or sub-groups may pass:
Ensure 'logoff' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE' -- Less
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the Audit Sub-Category logoff to be set to AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE AUDIT_SUCCESS
Ensure 'logoff' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS' -- More
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the Audit Sub-Category logoff to be set to AUDIT_SUCCESS AUDIT_SUCCESS

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.5.2_L1_Ensure_Audit_Logoff_is_set_to_Success"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:34.009-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35507-3</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:34.009-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:34.001-08:00">
         <cis:or>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'logoff' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10286"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10203"
                               type="auditeventpolicysubcategories_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10191">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="962">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="AUDIT_SUCCESS" dt="string" ev="AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE" name="logoff"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'logoff' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10285"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10202"
                               type="auditeventpolicysubcategories_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10190">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="962">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="AUDIT_SUCCESS" dt="string" ev="AUDIT_SUCCESS" name="logoff" op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:or>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="OR">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1203"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_17.5.3.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1203"/>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1204"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_17.5.3.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1204"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35507-3 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35507-3
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.1
    Label: Perform Regular Account Reviews
    Description: Review all system accounts and disable any account that cannot be associated with a business process and owner.

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Fail

17.5.3 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Logon' is set to 'Success and Failure'

Description:

This subcategory reports when a user attempts to log on to the system. These events occur on the accessed computer. For interactive logons, the generation of these events occurs on the computer that is logged on to. If a network logon takes place to access a share, these events generate on the computer that hosts the accessed resource. If you configure this setting to No auditing, it is difficult or impossible to determine which user has accessed or attempted to access organization computers. Events for this subcategory include:

  • 4624: An account was successfully logged on.
  • 4625: An account failed to log on.
  • 4648: A logon was attempted using explicit credentials.
  • 4675: SIDs were filtered.

The recommended state for this setting is: Success and Failure.

Auditing these events may be useful when investigating a security incident.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Success and Failure:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\Audit Policies\Logon/Logoff\Audit Logon

Impact:

If no audit settings are configured, or if audit settings are too lax on the computers in your organization, security incidents might not be detected or not enough evidence will be available for network forensic analysis after security incidents occur. However, if audit settings are too severe, critically important entries in the Security log may be obscured by all of the meaningless entries and computer performance and the available amount of data storage may be seriously affected. Companies that operate in certain regulated industries may have legal obligations to log certain events or activities.

Ensure 'logon' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE' -- Less
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the Audit Sub-Category logon to be set to AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE AUDIT_SUCCESS

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.5.3_L1_Ensure_Audit_Logon_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:34.013-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35508-1</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:34.013-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:34.009-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'logon' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10287"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10204"
                               type="auditeventpolicysubcategories_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10192">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="962">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="AUDIT_SUCCESS" dt="string" ev="AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE" name="logon"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1205"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_17.5.4.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1205"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35508-1 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35508-1
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.1
    Label: Perform Regular Account Reviews
    Description: Review all system accounts and disable any account that cannot be associated with a business process and owner.

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Fail

17.5.4 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Other Logon/Logoff Events' is set to 'Success and Failure'

Description:

This subcategory reports other logon/logoff-related events, such as Remote Desktop Services session disconnects and reconnects, using RunAs to run processes under a different account, and locking and unlocking a workstation. Events for this subcategory include:

  • 4649: A replay attack was detected.
  • 4778: A session was reconnected to a Window Station.
  • 4779: A session was disconnected from a Window Station.
  • 4800: The workstation was locked.
  • 4801: The workstation was unlocked.
  • 4802: The screen saver was invoked.
  • 4803: The screen saver was dismissed.
  • 5378: The requested credentials delegation was disallowed by policy.
  • 5632: A request was made to authenticate to a wireless network.
  • 5633: A request was made to authenticate to a wired network.

The recommended state for this setting is: Success and Failure.

Auditing these events may be useful when investigating a security incident.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Success and Failure:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\Audit Policies\Logon/Logoff\Audit Other Logon/Logoff Events

Impact:

If no audit settings are configured, or if audit settings are too lax on the computers in your organization, security incidents might not be detected or not enough evidence will be available for network forensic analysis after security incidents occur. However, if audit settings are too severe, critically important entries in the Security log may be obscured by all of the meaningless entries and computer performance and the available amount of data storage may be seriously affected. Companies that operate in certain regulated industries may have legal obligations to log certain events or activities.

Ensure 'other_logon_logoff_events' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE' -- Less
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the Audit Sub-Category other_logon_logoff_events to be set to AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE AUDIT_NONE

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
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             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:34.017-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35510-7</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:34.017-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:34.013-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'other_logon_logoff_events' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10288"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10205"
                               type="auditeventpolicysubcategories_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10193">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="962">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="AUDIT_NONE" dt="string" ev="AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE"
                                         name="other_logon_logoff_events"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1206"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_17.5.5.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1206"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35510-7 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35510-7
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.1
    Label: Perform Regular Account Reviews
    Description: Review all system accounts and disable any account that cannot be associated with a business process and owner.

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Pass

17.5.5 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Special Logon' is set to 'Success'

Description:

This subcategory reports when a special logon is used. A special logon is a logon that has administrator-equivalent privileges and can be used to elevate a process to a higher level. Events for this subcategory include:

  • 4964 : Special groups have been assigned to a new logon.

The recommended state for this setting is: Success.

Auditing these events may be useful when investigating a security incident.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Success:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\Audit Policies\Logon/Logoff\Audit Special Logon

Impact:

If no audit settings are configured, or if audit settings are too lax on the computers in your organization, security incidents might not be detected or not enough evidence will be available for network forensic analysis after security incidents occur. However, if audit settings are too severe, critically important entries in the Security log may be obscured by all of the meaningless entries and computer performance and the available amount of data storage may be seriously affected. Companies that operate in certain regulated industries may have legal obligations to log certain events or activities.

Any of the following tests or sub-groups may pass:
Ensure 'special_logon' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE' -- Less
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the Audit Sub-Category special_logon to be set to AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE AUDIT_SUCCESS
Ensure 'special_logon' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS' -- More
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the Audit Sub-Category special_logon to be set to AUDIT_SUCCESS AUDIT_SUCCESS

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.5.5_L1_Ensure_Audit_Special_Logon_is_set_to_Success"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:34.025-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/5/subcontrol/8"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35511-5</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:34.025-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:34.017-08:00">
         <cis:or>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'special_logon' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10290"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10207"
                               type="auditeventpolicysubcategories_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10195">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="962">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="AUDIT_SUCCESS" dt="string" ev="AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE" name="special_logon"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'special_logon' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10289"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10206"
                               type="auditeventpolicysubcategories_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10194">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="962">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="AUDIT_SUCCESS" dt="string" ev="AUDIT_SUCCESS" name="special_logon"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:or>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="OR">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1207"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_17.5.6.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1207"/>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1208"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_17.5.6.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1208"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35511-5 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35511-5
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 5: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 5.8
    Label: Administrators Should Not Directly Log In To A System (i.e. use RunAs/sudo)
    Description: Administrators should be required to access a system using a fully logged and non-administrative account. Then, once logged on to the machine without administrative privileges, the administrator should transition to administrative privileges using tools such as Sudo on Linux/UNIX, RunAs on Windows, and other similar facilities for other types of systems.

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17.6 Object Access

This section contains recommendations for configuring the Object Access audit policy.

Fail

17.6.1 (L1) Ensure 'Audit File Share' is set to 'Success and Failure'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to audit attempts to access a shared folder.

The recommended state for this setting is: Success and Failure.

Note: There are no system access control lists (SACLs) for shared folders. If this policy setting is enabled, access to all shared folders on the system is audited.

In an enterprise managed environment, workstations should have limited file sharing activity, as file servers would normally handle the overall burden of file sharing activities. Any unusual file sharing activity on workstations may therefore be useful in an investigation of potentially malicious activity.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Success and Failure:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\Audit Policies\Object Access\Audit File Share

Impact:

If no audit settings are configured, or if audit settings are too lax on the computers in your organization, security incidents might not be detected or not enough evidence will be available for network forensic analysis after security incidents occur. However, if audit settings are too severe, critically important entries in the Security log may be obscured by all of the meaningless entries and computer performance and the available amount of data storage may be seriously affected. Companies that operate in certain regulated industries may have legal obligations to log certain events or activities.

Ensure 'file_share' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE' -- Less
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the Audit Sub-Category file_share to be set to AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE AUDIT_NONE

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.6.1_L1_Ensure_Audit_File_Share_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:34.080-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/14/subcontrol/4"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35399-5</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:34.084-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:34.025-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'file_share' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10291"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10208"
                               type="auditeventpolicysubcategories_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10196">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="962">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="AUDIT_NONE" dt="string" ev="AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE" name="file_share"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1209"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_17.6.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1209"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35399-5 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35399-5
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 14: Controlled Access Based on the Need to Know: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct secure access to critical assets (e.g., information, resources, systems) according to the formal determination of which persons, computers, and applications have a need and right to access these critical assets based on an approved classification.
    Subcontrol: 14.4
    Label: Protect Information With Access Control Lists
    Description: All information stored on systems shall be protected with file system, network share, claims, application, or database specific access control lists. These controls will enforce the principal that only authorized individuals should have access to the information based on their need to access the information as a part of their responsibilities.

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Fail

17.6.2 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Other Object Access Events' is set to 'Success and Failure'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to audit events generated by the management of task scheduler jobs or COM+ objects.

For scheduler jobs, the following are audited:

  • Job created.
  • Job deleted.
  • Job enabled.
  • Job disabled.
  • Job updated.

For COM+ objects, the following are audited:

  • Catalog object added.
  • Catalog object updated.
  • Catalog object deleted.

The recommended state for this setting is: Success and Failure.

The unexpected creation of scheduled tasks and COM+ objects could potentially be an indication of malicious activity. Since these types of actions are generally low volume, it may be useful to capture them in the audit logs for use during an investigation.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Success and Failure:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\Audit Policies\Object Access\Audit Other Object Access Events

Impact:

If no audit settings are configured, or if audit settings are too lax on the computers in your organization, security incidents might not be detected or not enough evidence will be available for network forensic analysis after security incidents occur. However, if audit settings are too severe, critically important entries in the Security log may be obscured by all of the meaningless entries and computer performance and the available amount of data storage may be seriously affected. Companies that operate in certain regulated industries may have legal obligations to log certain events or activities.

Ensure 'other_object_access_events' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE' -- Less
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the Audit Sub-Category other_object_access_events to be set to AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE AUDIT_NONE

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.6.2_L1_Ensure_Audit_Other_Object_Access_Events_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:34.158-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/6/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35518-0</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:34.158-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:34.154-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'other_object_access_events' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10292"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10209"
                               type="auditeventpolicysubcategories_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10197">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="962">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="AUDIT_NONE" dt="string" ev="AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE"
                                         name="other_object_access_events"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1210"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_17.6.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1210"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35518-0 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35518-0
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring, and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage, and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.2
    Label: Ensure Audit Log Settings Support Appropriate Log Entry Formating
    Description: Validate audit log settings for each hardware device and the software installed on it, ensuring that logs include a date, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and various other useful elements of each packet and/or transaction. Systems should record logs in a standardized format such as syslog entries or those outlined by the Common Event Expression initiative. If systems cannot generate logs in a standardized format, log normalization tools can be deployed to convert logs into such a format.

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Fail

17.6.3 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Removable Storage' is set to 'Success and Failure'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to audit user attempts to access file system objects on a removable storage device. A security audit event is generated only for all objects for all types of access requested. If you configure this policy setting, an audit event is generated each time an account accesses a file system object on a removable storage. Success audits record successful attempts and Failure audits record unsuccessful attempts. If you do not configure this policy setting, no audit event is generated when an account accesses a file system object on a removable storage.

The recommended state for this setting is: Success and Failure.

Note: A Windows 8, Server 2012 (non-R2) or higher OS is required to access and set this value in Group Policy.

Auditing removable storage may be useful when investigating an incident. For example, if an individual is suspected of copying sensitive information onto a USB drive.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Success and Failure:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\Audit Policies\Object Access\Audit Removable Storage

Impact:

If no audit settings are configured, or if audit settings are too lax on the computers in your organization, security incidents might not be detected or not enough evidence will be available for network forensic analysis after security incidents occur. However, if audit settings are too severe, critically important entries in the Security log may be obscured by all of the meaningless entries and computer performance and the available amount of data storage may be seriously affected. Companies that operate in certain regulated industries may have legal obligations to log certain events or activities.

Ensure 'removable_storage' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE' -- Less
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the Audit Sub-Category removable_storage to be set to AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE AUDIT_NONE

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.6.3_L1_Ensure_Audit_Removable_Storage_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:34.165-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/8/subcontrol/3"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35520-6</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:34.165-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:34.158-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'removable_storage' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10293"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10210"
                               type="auditeventpolicysubcategories_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10198">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="962">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="AUDIT_NONE" dt="string" ev="AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE" name="removable_storage"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1211"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_17.6.3.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1211"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35520-6 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35520-6
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.
    Subcontrol: 8.3
    Label: Limit Use Of External Devices (i.e. USB)
    Description: Limit use of external devices to those with an approved, documented business need. Monitor for use and attempted use of external devices. Configure laptops, workstations, and servers so that they will not auto-run content from removable media, like USB tokens (i.e., “thumb drives”), USB hard drives, CDs/DVDs, FireWire devices, external serial advanced technology attachment devices, and mounted network shares. Configure systems so that they automatically conduct an anti-malware scan of removable media when inserted.

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17.7 Policy Change

This section contains recommendations for configuring the Policy Change audit policy.

Fail

17.7.1 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Audit Policy Change' is set to 'Success and Failure'

Description:

This subcategory reports changes in audit policy including SACL changes. Events for this subcategory include:

  • 4715: The audit policy (SACL) on an object was changed.
  • 4719: System audit policy was changed.
  • 4902: The Per-user audit policy table was created.
  • 4904: An attempt was made to register a security event source.
  • 4905: An attempt was made to unregister a security event source.
  • 4906: The CrashOnAuditFail value has changed.
  • 4907: Auditing settings on object were changed.
  • 4908: Special Groups Logon table modified.
  • 4912: Per User Audit Policy was changed.

The recommended state for this setting is: Success and Failure.

Auditing these events may be useful when investigating a security incident.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Success and Failure:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\Audit Policies\Policy Change\Audit Audit Policy Change

Impact:

If no audit settings are configured, or if audit settings are too lax on the computers in your organization, security incidents might not be detected or not enough evidence will be available for network forensic analysis after security incidents occur. However, if audit settings are too severe, critically important entries in the Security log may be obscured by all of the meaningless entries and computer performance and the available amount of data storage may be seriously affected. Companies that operate in certain regulated industries may have legal obligations to log certain events or activities.

Ensure 'audit_policy_change' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE' -- Less
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the Audit Sub-Category audit_policy_change to be set to AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE AUDIT_SUCCESS

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.7.1_L1_Ensure_Audit_Audit_Policy_Change_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:34.169-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/3/subcontrol/5"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35521-4</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:34.169-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:34.165-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'audit_policy_change' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10294"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10211"
                               type="auditeventpolicysubcategories_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10199">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="962">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="AUDIT_SUCCESS" dt="string" ev="AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE"
                                         name="audit_policy_change"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1212"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_17.7.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1212"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35521-4 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35521-4
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 3: Secure Configurations for Hardware and Software on Mobile Devices, Laptops, Workstations, and Servers: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish, implement, and actively manage (track, report on, correct) the security configuration of laptops, servers, and workstations using a rigorous configuration management and change control process in order to prevent attackers from exploiting vulnerable services and settings.
    Subcontrol: 3.5
    Label: Use File Integrity Tools For Critical System Files
    Description: Use file integrity checking tools to ensure that critical system files (including sensitive system and application executables, libraries, and configurations) have not been altered. The reporting system should: have the ability to account for routine and expected changes; highlight and alert on unusual or unexpected alterations; show the history of configuration changes over time and identify who made the change (including the original logged-in account in the event of a user ID switch, such as with the su or sudo command). These integrity checks should identify suspicious system alterations such as: owner and permissions changes to files or directories; the use of alternate data streams which could be used to hide malicious activities; and the introduction of extra files into key system areas (which could indicate malicious payloads left by attackers or additional files inappropriately added during batch distribution processes).

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Pass

17.7.2 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Authentication Policy Change' is set to 'Success'

Description:

This subcategory reports changes in authentication policy. Events for this subcategory include:

  • 4706: A new trust was created to a domain.
  • 4707: A trust to a domain was removed.
  • 4713: Kerberos policy was changed.
  • 4716: Trusted domain information was modified.
  • 4717: System security access was granted to an account.
  • 4718: System security access was removed from an account.
  • 4739: Domain Policy was changed.
  • 4864: A namespace collision was detected.
  • 4865: A trusted forest information entry was added.
  • 4866: A trusted forest information entry was removed.
  • 4867: A trusted forest information entry was modified.

The recommended state for this setting is: Success.

Auditing these events may be useful when investigating a security incident.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Success:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\Audit Policies\Policy Change\Audit Authentication Policy Change

Impact:

If no audit settings are configured, or if audit settings are too lax on the computers in your organization, security incidents might not be detected or not enough evidence will be available for network forensic analysis after security incidents occur. However, if audit settings are too severe, critically important entries in the Security log may be obscured by all of the meaningless entries and computer performance and the available amount of data storage may be seriously affected. Companies that operate in certain regulated industries may have legal obligations to log certain events or activities.

Any of the following tests or sub-groups may pass:
Ensure 'authentication_policy_change' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS' -- More
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the Audit Sub-Category authentication_policy_change to be set to AUDIT_SUCCESS AUDIT_SUCCESS
Ensure 'authentication_policy_change' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE' -- Less
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the Audit Sub-Category authentication_policy_change to be set to AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE AUDIT_SUCCESS

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.7.2_L1_Ensure_Audit_Authentication_Policy_Change_is_set_to_Success"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:34.178-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/3/subcontrol/5"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33091-0</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:34.178-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:34.169-08:00">
         <cis:or>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'authentication_policy_change' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10295"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10212"
                               type="auditeventpolicysubcategories_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10200">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="962">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="AUDIT_SUCCESS" dt="string" ev="AUDIT_SUCCESS"
                                         name="authentication_policy_change"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'authentication_policy_change' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10296"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10213"
                               type="auditeventpolicysubcategories_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10201">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="962">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="AUDIT_SUCCESS" dt="string" ev="AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE"
                                         name="authentication_policy_change"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:or>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="OR">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1213"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_17.7.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1213"/>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1214"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_17.7.2.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1214"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33091-0 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33091-0
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 3: Secure Configurations for Hardware and Software on Mobile Devices, Laptops, Workstations, and Servers: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish, implement, and actively manage (track, report on, correct) the security configuration of laptops, servers, and workstations using a rigorous configuration management and change control process in order to prevent attackers from exploiting vulnerable services and settings.
    Subcontrol: 3.5
    Label: Use File Integrity Tools For Critical System Files
    Description: Use file integrity checking tools to ensure that critical system files (including sensitive system and application executables, libraries, and configurations) have not been altered. The reporting system should: have the ability to account for routine and expected changes; highlight and alert on unusual or unexpected alterations; show the history of configuration changes over time and identify who made the change (including the original logged-in account in the event of a user ID switch, such as with the su or sudo command). These integrity checks should identify suspicious system alterations such as: owner and permissions changes to files or directories; the use of alternate data streams which could be used to hide malicious activities; and the introduction of extra files into key system areas (which could indicate malicious payloads left by attackers or additional files inappropriately added during batch distribution processes).

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Fail

17.7.3 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Authorization Policy Change' is set to 'Success'

Description:

This subcategory reports changes in authorization policy. Events for this subcategory include:

  • 4704: A user right was assigned.
  • 4705: A user right was removed.
  • 4706: A new trust was created to a domain.
  • 4707: A trust to a domain was removed.
  • 4714: Encrypted data recovery policy was changed.

The recommended state for this setting is: Success.

Auditing these events may be useful when investigating a security incident.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Success:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\Audit Policies\Policy Change\Audit Authorization Policy Change

Impact:

If no audit settings are configured, or if audit settings are too lax on the computers in your organization, security incidents might not be detected or not enough evidence will be available for network forensic analysis after security incidents occur. However, if audit settings are too severe, critically important entries in the Security log may be obscured by all of the meaningless entries and computer performance and the available amount of data storage may be seriously affected. Companies that operate in certain regulated industries may have legal obligations to log certain events or activities.

Any of the following tests or sub-groups may pass:
Ensure 'authorization_policy_change' is 'Equal' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS' -- Less
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the Audit Sub-Category authorization_policy_change to be set to AUDIT_SUCCESS AUDIT_NONE
Ensure 'authorization_policy_change' is 'Equal' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE' -- Less
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the Audit Sub-Category authorization_policy_change to be set to AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE AUDIT_NONE

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.7.3_L1_Ensure_Audit_Authorization_Policy_Change_is_set_to_Success"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:34.232-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/3/subcontrol/5"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33042-3</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:34.232-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:34.182-08:00">
         <cis:or>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'authorization_policy_change' is 'Equal' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10297"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10214"
                               type="auditeventpolicysubcategories_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10202">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="962">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="AUDIT_NONE" dt="string" ev="AUDIT_SUCCESS"
                                         name="authorization_policy_change"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'authorization_policy_change' is 'Equal' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10298"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10215"
                               type="auditeventpolicysubcategories_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10203">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="962">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="AUDIT_NONE" dt="string" ev="AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE"
                                         name="authorization_policy_change"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:or>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="OR">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1215"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_17.7.3.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1215"/>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1216"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_17.7.3.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1216"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33042-3 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33042-3
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 3: Secure Configurations for Hardware and Software on Mobile Devices, Laptops, Workstations, and Servers: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish, implement, and actively manage (track, report on, correct) the security configuration of laptops, servers, and workstations using a rigorous configuration management and change control process in order to prevent attackers from exploiting vulnerable services and settings.
    Subcontrol: 3.5
    Label: Use File Integrity Tools For Critical System Files
    Description: Use file integrity checking tools to ensure that critical system files (including sensitive system and application executables, libraries, and configurations) have not been altered. The reporting system should: have the ability to account for routine and expected changes; highlight and alert on unusual or unexpected alterations; show the history of configuration changes over time and identify who made the change (including the original logged-in account in the event of a user ID switch, such as with the su or sudo command). These integrity checks should identify suspicious system alterations such as: owner and permissions changes to files or directories; the use of alternate data streams which could be used to hide malicious activities; and the introduction of extra files into key system areas (which could indicate malicious payloads left by attackers or additional files inappropriately added during batch distribution processes).

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17.8 Privilege Use

This section contains recommendations for configuring the Privilege Use audit policy.

Fail

17.8.1 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Sensitive Privilege Use' is set to 'Success and Failure'

Description:

This subcategory reports when a user account or service uses a sensitive privilege. A sensitive privilege includes the following user rights:

  • Act as part of the operating system
  • Back up files and directories
  • Create a token object
  • Debug programs
  • Enable computer and user accounts to be trusted for delegation
  • Generate security audits
  • Impersonate a client after authentication
  • Load and unload device drivers
  • Manage auditing and security log
  • Modify firmware environment values
  • Replace a process-level token
  • Restore files and directories
  • Take ownership of files or other objects

Auditing this subcategory will create a high volume of events. Events for this subcategory include:

  • 4672: Special privileges assigned to new logon.
  • 4673: A privileged service was called.
  • 4674: An operation was attempted on a privileged object.

The recommended state for this setting is: Success and Failure.

Auditing these events may be useful when investigating a security incident.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Success and Failure:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\Audit Policies\Privilege Use\Audit Sensitive Privilege Use

Impact:

If no audit settings are configured, or if audit settings are too lax on the computers in your organization, security incidents might not be detected or not enough evidence will be available for network forensic analysis after security incidents occur. However, if audit settings are too severe, critically important entries in the Security log may be obscured by all of the meaningless entries and computer performance and the available amount of data storage may be seriously affected. Companies that operate in certain regulated industries may have legal obligations to log certain events or activities.

Ensure 'sensitive_privilege_use' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE' -- Less
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the Audit Sub-Category sensitive_privilege_use to be set to AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE AUDIT_NONE

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.8.1_L1_Ensure_Audit_Sensitive_Privilege_Use_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:34.306-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/5/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35524-8</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:34.310-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:34.291-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'sensitive_privilege_use' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10299"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10216"
                               type="auditeventpolicysubcategories_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10204">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="962">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="AUDIT_NONE" dt="string" ev="AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE"
                                         name="sensitive_privilege_use"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1217"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_17.8.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1217"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35524-8 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35524-8
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 5: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 5.1
    Label: Minimize And Sparingly Use Administrative Privileges
    Description: Minimize administrative privileges and only use administrative accounts when they are required. Implement focused auditing on the use of administrative privileged functions and monitor for anomalous behavior.

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17.9 System

This section contains recommendations for configuring the System audit policy.

Fail

17.9.1 (L1) Ensure 'Audit IPsec Driver' is set to 'Success and Failure'

Description:

This subcategory reports on the activities of the Internet Protocol security (IPsec) driver. Events for this subcategory include:

  • 4960: IPsec dropped an inbound packet that failed an integrity check. If this problem persists, it could indicate a network issue or that packets are being modified in transit to this computer. Verify that the packets sent from the remote computer are the same as those received by this computer. This error might also indicate interoperability problems with other IPsec implementations.
  • 4961: IPsec dropped an inbound packet that failed a replay check. If this problem persists, it could indicate a replay attack against this computer.
  • 4962: IPsec dropped an inbound packet that failed a replay check. The inbound packet had too low a sequence number to ensure it was not a replay.
  • 4963: IPsec dropped an inbound clear text packet that should have been secured. This is usually due to the remote computer changing its IPsec policy without informing this computer. This could also be a spoofing attack attempt.
  • 4965: IPsec received a packet from a remote computer with an incorrect Security Parameter Index (SPI). This is usually caused by malfunctioning hardware that is corrupting packets. If these errors persist, verify that the packets sent from the remote computer are the same as those received by this computer. This error may also indicate interoperability problems with other IPsec implementations. In that case, if connectivity is not impeded, then these events can be ignored.
  • 5478: IPsec Services has started successfully.
  • 5479: IPsec Services has been shut down successfully. The shutdown of IPsec Services can put the computer at greater risk of network attack or expose the computer to potential security risks.
  • 5480: IPsec Services failed to get the complete list of network interfaces on the computer. This poses a potential security risk because some of the network interfaces may not get the protection provided by the applied IPsec filters. Use the IP Security Monitor snap-in to diagnose the problem.
  • 5483: IPsec Services failed to initialize RPC server. IPsec Services could not be started.
  • 5484: IPsec Services has experienced a critical failure and has been shut down. The shutdown of IPsec Services can put the computer at greater risk of network attack or expose the computer to potential security risks.
  • 5485: IPsec Services failed to process some IPsec filters on a plug-and-play event for network interfaces. This poses a potential security risk because some of the network interfaces may not get the protection provided by the applied IPsec filters. Use the IP Security Monitor snap-in to diagnose the problem.

The recommended state for this setting is: Success and Failure.

Auditing these events may be useful when investigating a security incident.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Success and Failure:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\Audit Policies\System\Audit IPsec Driver

Impact:

If no audit settings are configured, or if audit settings are too lax on the computers in your organization, security incidents might not be detected or not enough evidence will be available for network forensic analysis after security incidents occur. However, if audit settings are too severe, critically important entries in the Security log may be obscured by all of the meaningless entries and computer performance and the available amount of data storage may be seriously affected. Companies that operate in certain regulated industries may have legal obligations to log certain events or activities.

Ensure 'ipsec_driver' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE' -- Less
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the Audit Sub-Category ipsec_driver to be set to AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE AUDIT_NONE

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.9.1_L1_Ensure_Audit_IPsec_Driver_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:34.314-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35525-5</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:34.314-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:34.310-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'ipsec_driver' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10300"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10217"
                               type="auditeventpolicysubcategories_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10205">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="962">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="AUDIT_NONE" dt="string" ev="AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE" name="ipsec_driver"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1218"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_17.9.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1218"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35525-5 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35525-5
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.

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Pass

17.9.2 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Other System Events' is set to 'Success and Failure'

Description:

This subcategory reports on other system events. Events for this subcategory include:

  • 5024 : The Windows Firewall Service has started successfully.
  • 5025 : The Windows Firewall Service has been stopped.
  • 5027 : The Windows Firewall Service was unable to retrieve the security policy from the local storage. The service will continue enforcing the current policy.
  • 5028 : The Windows Firewall Service was unable to parse the new security policy. The service will continue with currently enforced policy.
  • 5029: The Windows Firewall Service failed to initialize the driver. The service will continue to enforce the current policy.
  • 5030: The Windows Firewall Service failed to start.
  • 5032: Windows Firewall was unable to notify the user that it blocked an application from accepting incoming connections on the network.
  • 5033 : The Windows Firewall Driver has started successfully.
  • 5034 : The Windows Firewall Driver has been stopped.
  • 5035 : The Windows Firewall Driver failed to start.
  • 5037 : The Windows Firewall Driver detected critical runtime error. Terminating.
  • 5058: Key file operation.
  • 5059: Key migration operation.

The recommended state for this setting is: Success and Failure.

Capturing these audit events may be useful for identifying when the Windows Firewall is not performing as expected.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Success and Failure:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\Audit Policies\System\Audit Other System Events

Impact:

If no audit settings are configured, or if audit settings are too lax on the computers in your organization, security incidents might not be detected or not enough evidence will be available for network forensic analysis after security incidents occur. However, if audit settings are too severe, critically important entries in the Security log may be obscured by all of the meaningless entries and computer performance and the available amount of data storage may be seriously affected. Companies that operate in certain regulated industries may have legal obligations to log certain events or activities.

Ensure 'other_system_events' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE' -- More
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the Audit Sub-Category other_system_events to be set to AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.9.2_L1_Ensure_Audit_Other_System_Events_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:34.322-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-32936-7</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:34.322-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:34.319-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'other_system_events' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10301"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10218"
                               type="auditeventpolicysubcategories_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10206">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="962">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE" dt="string" ev="AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE"
                                         name="other_system_events"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1219"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_17.9.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1219"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-32936-7 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-32936-7
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.2
    Label: Leverage Host-based Firewalls
    Description: Apply host-based firewalls or port filtering tools on end systems, with a default-deny rule that drops all traffic except those services and ports that are explicitly allowed.

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Pass

17.9.3 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Security State Change' is set to 'Success'

Description:

This subcategory reports changes in security state of the system, such as when the security subsystem starts and stops. Events for this subcategory include:

  • 4608: Windows is starting up.
  • 4609: Windows is shutting down.
  • 4616: The system time was changed.
  • 4621: Administrator recovered system from CrashOnAuditFail. Users who are not administrators will now be allowed to log on. Some audit-able activity might not have been recorded.

The recommended state for this setting is: Success.

Auditing these events may be useful when investigating a security incident.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Success:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\Audit Policies\System\Audit Security State Change

Impact:

If no audit settings are configured, or if audit settings are too lax on the computers in your organization, security incidents might not be detected or not enough evidence will be available for network forensic analysis after security incidents occur. However, if audit settings are too severe, critically important entries in the Security log may be obscured by all of the meaningless entries and computer performance and the available amount of data storage may be seriously affected. Companies that operate in certain regulated industries may have legal obligations to log certain events or activities.

Any of the following tests or sub-groups may pass:
Ensure 'security_state_change' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS' -- More
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the Audit Sub-Category security_state_change to be set to AUDIT_SUCCESS AUDIT_SUCCESS
Ensure 'security_state_change' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE' -- Less
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the Audit Sub-Category security_state_change to be set to AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE AUDIT_SUCCESS

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.9.3_L1_Ensure_Audit_Security_State_Change_is_set_to_Success"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:34.334-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33043-1</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:34.334-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:34.322-08:00">
         <cis:or>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'security_state_change' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10302"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10219"
                               type="auditeventpolicysubcategories_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10207">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="962">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="AUDIT_SUCCESS" dt="string" ev="AUDIT_SUCCESS" name="security_state_change"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'security_state_change' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10303"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10220"
                               type="auditeventpolicysubcategories_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10208">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="962">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="AUDIT_SUCCESS" dt="string" ev="AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE"
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                                         op="equals"
                                         result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:or>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="OR">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1220"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_17.9.3.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1220"/>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1221"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_17.9.3.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1221"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33043-1 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33043-1
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

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17.9.4 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Security System Extension' is set to 'Success and Failure'

Description:

This subcategory reports the loading of extension code such as authentication packages by the security subsystem. Events for this subcategory include:

  • 4610: An authentication package has been loaded by the Local Security Authority.
  • 4611: A trusted logon process has been registered with the Local Security Authority.
  • 4614: A notification package has been loaded by the Security Account Manager.
  • 4622: A security package has been loaded by the Local Security Authority.
  • 4697: A service was installed in the system.

The recommended state for this setting is: Success and Failure.

Auditing these events may be useful when investigating a security incident.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Success and Failure:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\Audit Policies\System\Audit Security System Extension

Impact:

If no audit settings are configured, or if audit settings are too lax on the computers in your organization, security incidents might not be detected or not enough evidence will be available for network forensic analysis after security incidents occur. However, if audit settings are too severe, critically important entries in the Security log may be obscured by all of the meaningless entries and computer performance and the available amount of data storage may be seriously affected. Companies that operate in certain regulated industries may have legal obligations to log certain events or activities.

Ensure 'security_system_extension' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE' -- Less
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the Audit Sub-Category security_system_extension to be set to AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE AUDIT_NONE

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.9.4_L1_Ensure_Audit_Security_System_Extension_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:34.338-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/6"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35526-3</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:34.338-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:34.334-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'security_system_extension' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10304"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10221"
                               type="auditeventpolicysubcategories_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10209">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="962">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="AUDIT_NONE" dt="string" ev="AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE"
                                         name="security_system_extension"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1222"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_17.9.4.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1222"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35526-3 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35526-3
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring, and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage, and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.

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17.9.5 (L1) Ensure 'Audit System Integrity' is set to 'Success and Failure'

Description:

This subcategory reports on violations of integrity of the security subsystem. Events for this subcategory include:

  • 4612 : Internal resources allocated for the queuing of audit messages have been exhausted, leading to the loss of some audits.
  • 4615 : Invalid use of LPC port.
  • 4618 : A monitored security event pattern has occurred.
  • 4816 : RPC detected an integrity violation while decrypting an incoming message.
  • 5038 : Code integrity determined that the image hash of a file is not valid. The file could be corrupt due to unauthorized modification or the invalid hash could indicate a potential disk device error.
  • 5056: A cryptographic self test was performed.
  • 5057: A cryptographic primitive operation failed.
  • 5060: Verification operation failed.
  • 5061: Cryptographic operation.
  • 5062: A kernel-mode cryptographic self test was performed.

The recommended state for this setting is: Success and Failure.

Auditing these events may be useful when investigating a security incident.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Success and Failure:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\Audit Policies\System\Audit System Integrity

Impact:

If no audit settings are configured, or if audit settings are too lax on the computers in your organization, security incidents might not be detected or not enough evidence will be available for network forensic analysis after security incidents occur. However, if audit settings are too severe, critically important entries in the Security log may be obscured by all of the meaningless entries and computer performance and the available amount of data storage may be seriously affected. Companies that operate in certain regulated industries may have legal obligations to log certain events or activities.

Ensure 'system_integrity' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE' -- More
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the Audit Sub-Category system_integrity to be set to AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.9.5_L1_Ensure_Audit_System_Integrity_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:34.357-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/6"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35527-1</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:34.357-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:34.338-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'system_integrity' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10305"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10222"
                               type="auditeventpolicysubcategories_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10210">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="962">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE" dt="string" ev="AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE"
                                         name="system_integrity"
                                         op="equals"
                                         result="true"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1223"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_17.9.5.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1223"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35527-1 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35527-1
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring, and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage, and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.

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18 Administrative Templates (Computer)

This section contains computer-based recommendations from Group Policy Administrative Templates (ADMX).

18.1 Control Panel

This section contains recommendations for Control Panel settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Windows.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.1.1 Personalization

This section contains recommendations for Control Panel personalization settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template ControlPanelDisplay.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Fail

18.1.1.1 (L1) Ensure 'Prevent enabling lock screen camera' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

Disables the lock screen camera toggle switch in PC Settings and prevents a camera from being invoked on the lock screen.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Disabling the lock screen camera extends the protection afforded by the lock screen to camera features.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Control Panel\Personalization\Prevent enabling lock screen camera

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template ControlPanelDisplay.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

If you enable this setting, users will no longer be able to enable or disable lock screen camera access in PC Settings, and the camera cannot be invoked on the lock screen.

Ensure 'NoLockScreenCamera' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization:NoLockScreenCamera does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.1.1.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_enabling_lock_screen_camera_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:35.045-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35799-6</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:35.045-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:34.357-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'NoLockScreenCamera' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10306"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10223"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="963">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="NoLockScreenCamera"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1224"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.1.1.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1224"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35799-6 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35799-6
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

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Fail

18.1.1.2 (L1) Ensure 'Prevent enabling lock screen slide show' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

Disables the lock screen slide show settings in PC Settings and prevents a slide show from playing on the lock screen.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Disabling the lock screen slide show extends the protection afforded by the lock screen to slide show contents.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Control Panel\Personalization\Prevent enabling lock screen slide show

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template ControlPanelDisplay.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

If you enable this setting, users will no longer be able to modify slide show settings in PC Settings, and no slide show will ever start.

Ensure 'NoLockScreenSlideshow' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization:NoLockScreenSlideshow does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.1.1.2_L1_Ensure_Prevent_enabling_lock_screen_slide_show_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:35.786-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35800-2</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:35.786-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:35.057-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'NoLockScreenSlideshow' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10307"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10224"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="964">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="NoLockScreenSlideshow"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1225"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.1.1.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1225"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35800-2 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35800-2
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

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18.2 LAPS

This section contains recommendations for configuring Microsoft Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS).

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template AdmPwd.admx/adml that is included with LAPS.

Fail

18.2.1 (L1) Ensure LAPS AdmPwd GPO Extension / CSE is installed

Description:

In May 2015, Microsoft released the Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS) tool, which is free and supported software that allows an organization to automatically set randomized and unique local Administrator account passwords on domain-attached workstations and Member Servers. The passwords are stored in a confidential attribute of the domain computer account and can be retrieved from Active Directory by approved Sysadmins when needed.

The LAPS tool requires a small Active Directory Schema update in order to implement, as well as installation of a Group Policy Client Side Extension (CSE) on targeted computers. Please see the LAPS documentation for details.

LAPS supports Windows Vista or newer workstation OSes, and Server 2003 or newer server OSes. LAPS does not support standalone computers - they must be joined to a domain.

Note: Organizations that utilize 3rd-party commercial software to manage unique & complex local Administrator passwords on domain members may opt to disregard these LAPS recommendations.

Note #2: LAPS is only designed to manage local Administrator passwords, and is therefore not recommended (or supported) for use directly on Domain Controllers, which do not have a traditional local Administrator account. We strongly encourage you to only deploy the LAPS CSE and LAPS GPO settings to member servers and workstations.

Due to the difficulty in managing local Administrator passwords, many organizations choose to use the same password on all workstations and/or Member Servers when deploying them. This creates a serious attack surface security risk because if an attacker manages to compromise one system and learn the password to its local Administrator account, then they can leverage that account to instantly gain access to all other computers that also use that password for their local Administrator account.

In order to utilize LAPS, a minor Active Directory Schema update is required, and a Group Policy Client Side Extension (CSE) must be installed on each managed computer. When LAPS is installed, the file AdmPwd.dll must be present in the following location and registered in Windows (the LAPS AdmPwd GPO Extension / CSE installation does this for you):

C:\Program Files\LAPS\CSE\AdmPwd.dll

Impact:

No impact. When installed and registered properly, AdmPwd.dll takes no action unless given appropriate GPO commands during Group Policy refresh. It is not a memory-resident agent or service.

In a disaster recovery scenario where Active Directory is not available, the local Administrator password will not be retrievable and a local password reset using a tool (such as Microsoft's Disaster and Recovery Toolset (DaRT) Recovery Image) may be necessary.

Any of the following tests or sub-groups may pass:
Ensure 'DllName' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to 'C:\Program Files\LAPS\CSE\AdmPwd.dll' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\GPExtensions\{D76B9641-3288-4f75-942D-087DE603E3EA}:DllName does not exist
Ensure 'DllName' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to 'C:\Program Files\LAPS\CSE\AdmPwd.dll' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\GPExtensions\{D76B9641-3288-4f75-942D-087DE603E3EA}:DllName does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.2.1_L1_Ensure_LAPS_AdmPwd_GPO_Extension__CSE_is_installed"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:37.568-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/9"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:37.568-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:35.829-08:00">
         <cis:or>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DllName' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to 'C:\Program Files\LAPS\CSE\AdmPwd.dll'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10309"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10226"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="965">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key"
                                                    value="SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\GPExtensions\{D76B9641-3288-4f75-942D-087DE603E3EA}"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DllName"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DllName' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to 'C:\Program Files\LAPS\CSE\AdmPwd.dll'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10308"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10225"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="966">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key"
                                                    value="SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\GPExtensions\{D76B9641-3288-4f75-942D-087DE603E3EA}"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DllName"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:or>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="OR">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1226"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.2.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1226"/>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1227"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.2.1.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1227"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

    CIS Controls V6.1:

    • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
      Subcontrol: 16.9
      Label: Configure Account Access Centrally
      Description: Configure access for all accounts through a centralized point of authentication, for example Active Directory or LDAP. Configure network and security devices for centralized authentication as well.

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18.2.2 (L1) Ensure 'Do not allow password expiration time longer than required by policy' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

In May 2015, Microsoft released the Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS) tool, which is free and supported software that allows an organization to automatically set randomized and unique local Administrator account passwords on domain-attached workstations and Member Servers. The passwords are stored in a confidential attribute of the domain computer account and can be retrieved from Active Directory by approved Sysadmins when needed.

The LAPS tool requires a small Active Directory Schema update in order to implement, as well as installation of a Group Policy Client Side Extension (CSE) on targeted computers. Please see the LAPS documentation for details.

LAPS supports Windows Vista or newer workstation OSes, and Server 2003 or newer server OSes. LAPS does not support standalone computers - they must be joined to a domain.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Note: Organizations that utilize 3rd-party commercial software to manage unique & complex local Administrator passwords on domain members may opt to disregard these LAPS recommendations.

Note #2: LAPS is only designed to manage local Administrator passwords, and is therefore not recommended (or supported) for use directly on Domain Controllers, which do not have a traditional local Administrator account. We strongly encourage you to only deploy the LAPS CSE and LAPS GPO settings to member servers and workstations.

Due to the difficulty in managing local Administrator passwords, many organizations choose to use the same password on all workstations and/or Member Servers when deploying them. This creates a serious attack surface security risk because if an attacker manages to compromise one system and learn the password to its local Administrator account, then they can leverage that account to instantly gain access to all other computers that also use that password for their local Administrator account.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\LAPS\Do not allow password expiration time longer than required by policy

Note: This Group Policy path does not exist by default. An additional Group Policy template (AdmPwd.admx/adml) is required - it is included with Microsoft Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS).

Impact:

Planned password expiration longer than password age dictated by 'Password Settings' policy is NOT allowed.

Ensure 'PwdExpirationProtectionEnabled' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft Services\AdmPwd:PwdExpirationProtectionEnabled does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.2.2_L1_Ensure_Do_not_allow_password_expiration_time_longer_than_required_by_policy_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:38.178-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:38.178-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:37.592-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'PwdExpirationProtectionEnabled' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10310"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10227"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="967">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft Services\AdmPwd"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="PwdExpirationProtectionEnabled"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1228"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.2.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1228"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

    CIS Controls V6.1:

    • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
      Subcontrol: 16.2
      Label: All Accounts Have A Monitored Expiration Date
      Description: Ensure that all accounts have an expiration date that is monitored and enforced.

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18.2.3 (L1) Ensure 'Enable Local Admin Password Management' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

In May 2015, Microsoft released the Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS) tool, which is free and supported software that allows an organization to automatically set randomized and unique local Administrator account passwords on domain-attached workstations and Member Servers. The passwords are stored in a confidential attribute of the domain computer account and can be retrieved from Active Directory by approved Sysadmins when needed.

The LAPS tool requires a small Active Directory Schema update in order to implement, as well as installation of a Group Policy Client Side Extension (CSE) on targeted computers. Please see the LAPS documentation for details.

LAPS supports Windows Vista or newer workstation OSes, and Server 2003 or newer server OSes. LAPS does not support standalone computers - they must be joined to a domain.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Note: Organizations that utilize 3rd-party commercial software to manage unique & complex local Administrator passwords on domain members may opt to disregard these LAPS recommendations.

Note #2: LAPS is only designed to manage local Administrator passwords, and is therefore not recommended (or supported) for use directly on Domain Controllers, which do not have a traditional local Administrator account. We strongly encourage you to only deploy the LAPS CSE and LAPS GPO settings to member servers and workstations.

Due to the difficulty in managing local Administrator passwords, many organizations choose to use the same password on all workstations and/or Member Servers when deploying them. This creates a serious attack surface security risk because if an attacker manages to compromise one system and learn the password to its local Administrator account, then they can leverage that account to instantly gain access to all other computers that also use that password for their local Administrator account.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\LAPS\Enable Local Admin Password Management

Note: This Group Policy path does not exist by default. An additional Group Policy template (AdmPwd.admx/adml) is required - it is included with Microsoft Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS).

Impact:

The local administrator password is managed (provided that the LAPS AdmPwd GPO Extension / CSE is installed on the target computer (see Rule 18.2.1), the Active Directory domain schema and account permissions have been properly configured on the domain).

In a disaster recovery scenario where Active Directory is not available, the local Administrator password will not be retrievable and a local password reset using a tool (such as Microsoft's Disaster and Recovery Toolset (DaRT) Recovery Image) may be necessary.

Ensure 'AdmPwdEnabled' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft Services\AdmPwd:AdmPwdEnabled does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.2.3_L1_Ensure_Enable_Local_Admin_Password_Management_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:38.822-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/9"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:38.826-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:38.220-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'AdmPwdEnabled' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10311"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10228"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="968">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft Services\AdmPwd"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="AdmPwdEnabled"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1229"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.2.3.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1229"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

    CIS Controls V6.1:

    • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
      Subcontrol: 16.9
      Label: Configure Account Access Centrally
      Description: Configure access for all accounts through a centralized point of authentication, for example Active Directory or LDAP. Configure network and security devices for centralized authentication as well.

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18.2.4 (L1) Ensure 'Password Settings: Password Complexity' is set to 'Enabled: Large letters + small letters + numbers + special characters'

Description:

In May 2015, Microsoft released the Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS) tool, which is free and supported software that allows an organization to automatically set randomized and unique local Administrator account passwords on domain-attached workstations and Member Servers. The passwords are stored in a confidential attribute of the domain computer account and can be retrieved from Active Directory by approved Sysadmins when needed.

The LAPS tool requires a small Active Directory Schema update in order to implement, as well as installation of a Group Policy Client Side Extension (CSE) on targeted computers. Please see the LAPS documentation for details.

LAPS supports Windows Vista or newer workstation OSes, and Server 2003 or newer server OSes. LAPS does not support standalone computers - they must be joined to a domain.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: Large letters + small letters + numbers + special characters.

Note: Organizations that utilize 3rd-party commercial software to manage unique & complex local Administrator passwords on domain members may opt to disregard these LAPS recommendations.

Note #2: LAPS is only designed to manage local Administrator passwords, and is therefore not recommended (or supported) for use directly on Domain Controllers, which do not have a traditional local Administrator account. We strongly encourage you to only deploy the LAPS CSE and LAPS GPO settings to member servers and workstations.

Due to the difficulty in managing local Administrator passwords, many organizations choose to use the same password on all workstations and/or Member Servers when deploying them. This creates a serious attack surface security risk because if an attacker manages to compromise one system and learn the password to its local Administrator account, then they can leverage that account to instantly gain access to all other computers that also use that password for their local Administrator account.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled, and configure the Password Complexity option to Large letters + small letters + numbers + special characters:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\LAPS\Password Settings

Note: This Group Policy path does not exist by default. An additional Group Policy template (AdmPwd.admx/adml) is required - it is included with Microsoft Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS).

Impact:

LAPS-generated passwords will be required to contain large letters + small letters + numbers + special characters.

Ensure 'PasswordComplexity' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft Services\AdmPwd:PasswordComplexity does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.2.4_L1_Ensure_Password_Settings_Password_Complexity_is_set_to_Enabled_Large_letters__small_letters__numbers__special_characters"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:39.353-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/5/subcontrol/7"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:39.353-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:38.841-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'PasswordComplexity' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10312"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10229"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="969">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft Services\AdmPwd"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="PasswordComplexity"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1230"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.2.4.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1230"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

    CIS Controls V6.1:

    • Control 5: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
      Subcontrol: 5.7
      Label: User Accounts Shall Use Long Passwords
      Description: Where multi-factor authentication is not supported, user accounts shall be required to use long passwords on the system (longer than 14 characters).

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18.2.5 (L1) Ensure 'Password Settings: Password Length' is set to 'Enabled: 15 or more'

Description:

In May 2015, Microsoft released the Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS) tool, which is free and supported software that allows an organization to automatically set randomized and unique local Administrator account passwords on domain-attached workstations and Member Servers. The passwords are stored in a confidential attribute of the domain computer account and can be retrieved from Active Directory by approved Sysadmins when needed.

The LAPS tool requires a small Active Directory Schema update in order to implement, as well as installation of a Group Policy Client Side Extension (CSE) on targeted computers. Please see the LAPS documentation for details.

LAPS supports Windows Vista or newer workstation OSes, and Server 2003 or newer server OSes. LAPS does not support standalone computers - they must be joined to a domain.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: 15 or more.

Note: Organizations that utilize 3rd-party commercial software to manage unique & complex local Administrator passwords on domain members may opt to disregard these LAPS recommendations.

Note #2: LAPS is only designed to manage local Administrator passwords, and is therefore not recommended (or supported) for use directly on Domain Controllers, which do not have a traditional local Administrator account. We strongly encourage you to only deploy the LAPS CSE and LAPS GPO settings to member servers and workstations.

Due to the difficulty in managing local Administrator passwords, many organizations choose to use the same password on all workstations and/or Member Servers when deploying them. This creates a serious attack surface security risk because if an attacker manages to compromise one system and learn the password to its local Administrator account, then they can leverage that account to instantly gain access to all other computers that also use that password for their local Administrator account.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled, and configure the Password Length option to 15 or more:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\LAPS\Password Settings

Note: This Group Policy path does not exist by default. An additional Group Policy template (AdmPwd.admx/adml) is required - it is included with Microsoft Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS).

Impact:

LAPS-generated passwords will be required to have a length of 15 characters (or more, if selected).

Ensure 'PasswordLength' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '15' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft Services\AdmPwd:PasswordLength does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.2.5_L1_Ensure_Password_Settings_Password_Length_is_set_to_Enabled_15_or_more"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:39.713-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/5/subcontrol/7"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:39.713-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:39.369-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'PasswordLength' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '15'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10313"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10230"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="970">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft Services\AdmPwd"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="PasswordLength"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1231"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.2.5.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1231"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

    CIS Controls V6.1:

    • Control 5: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
      Subcontrol: 5.7
      Label: User Accounts Shall Use Long Passwords
      Description: Where multi-factor authentication is not supported, user accounts shall be required to use long passwords on the system (longer than 14 characters).

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Fail

18.2.6 (L1) Ensure 'Password Settings: Password Age (Days)' is set to 'Enabled: 30 or fewer'

Description:

In May 2015, Microsoft released the Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS) tool, which is free and supported software that allows an organization to automatically set randomized and unique local Administrator account passwords on domain-attached workstations and Member Servers. The passwords are stored in a confidential attribute of the domain computer account and can be retrieved from Active Directory by approved Sysadmins when needed.

The LAPS tool requires a small Active Directory Schema update in order to implement, as well as installation of a Group Policy Client Side Extension (CSE) on targeted computers. Please see the LAPS documentation for details.

LAPS supports Windows Vista or newer workstation OSes, and Server 2003 or newer server OSes. LAPS does not support standalone computers - they must be joined to a domain.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: 30 or fewer.

Note: Organizations that utilize 3rd-party commercial software to manage unique & complex local Administrator passwords on domain members may opt to disregard these LAPS recommendations.

Note #2: LAPS is only designed to manage local Administrator passwords, and is therefore not recommended (or supported) for use directly on Domain Controllers, which do not have a traditional local Administrator account. We strongly encourage you to only deploy the LAPS CSE and LAPS GPO settings to member servers and workstations.

Due to the difficulty in managing local Administrator passwords, many organizations choose to use the same password on all workstations and/or Member Servers when deploying them. This creates a serious attack surface security risk because if an attacker manages to compromise one system and learn the password to its local Administrator account, then they can leverage that account to instantly gain access to all other computers that also use that password for their local Administrator account.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled, and configure the Password Age (Days) option to 30 or fewer:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\LAPS\Password Settings

Note: This Group Policy path does not exist by default. An additional Group Policy template (AdmPwd.admx/adml) is required - it is included with Microsoft Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS).

Impact:

LAPS-generated passwords will be required to have a maximum age of 30 days (or fewer, if selected).

Ensure 'PasswordAgeDays' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '30' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft Services\AdmPwd:PasswordAgeDays does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.2.6_L1_Ensure_Password_Settings_Password_Age_Days_is_set_to_Enabled_30_or_fewer"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:40.151-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/5"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:40.151-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:39.713-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'PasswordAgeDays' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '30'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10314"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10231"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="971">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft Services\AdmPwd"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="PasswordAgeDays"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1232"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.2.6.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1232"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

    CIS Controls V6.1:

    • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
      Subcontrol: 16.5
      Label: Ensure Workstation Screen Locks Are Configured
      Description: Configure screen locks on systems to limit access to unattended workstations.

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18.3 MS Security Guide

This section contains settings for configuring additional settings from the MS Security Guide.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template SecGuide.admx/adml that is available from Microsoft at this link.

Fail

18.3.1 (L1) Ensure 'Apply UAC restrictions to local accounts on network logons' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This setting controls whether local accounts can be used for remote administration via network logon (e.g., NET USE, connecting to C$, etc.). Local accounts are at high risk for credential theft when the same account and password is configured on multiple systems. Enabling this policy significantly reduces that risk.

Enabled: Applies UAC token-filtering to local accounts on network logons. Membership in powerful group such as Administrators is disabled and powerful privileges are removed from the resulting access token. This configures the LocalAccountTokenFilterPolicy registry value to 0. This is the default behavior for Windows.

Disabled: Allows local accounts to have full administrative rights when authenticating via network logon, by configuring the LocalAccountTokenFilterPolicy registry value to 1.

For more information about local accounts and credential theft, review the 'Mitigating Pass-the-Hash (PtH) Attacks and Other Credential Theft Techniques' documents.

For more information about LocalAccountTokenFilterPolicy, see Microsoft Knowledge Base article 951016: Description of User Account Control and remote restrictions in Windows Vista.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Local accounts are at high risk for credential theft when the same account and password is configured on multiple systems. Ensuring this policy is Enabled significantly reduces that risk.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\MS Security Guide\Apply UAC restrictions to local accounts on network logons

Note: This Group Policy path does not exist by default. An additional Group Policy template (SecGuide.admx/adml) is required - it is available from Microsoft at this link.

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'LocalAccountTokenFilterPolicy' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
Registry Value: LocalAccountTokenFilterPolicy
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 0 1

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.3.1_L1_Ensure_Apply_UAC_restrictions_to_local_accounts_on_network_logons_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:40.650-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/5/subcontrol/8"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35486-0</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:40.650-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:40.213-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'LocalAccountTokenFilterPolicy' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10315"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10232"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10220">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="972">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="LocalAccountTokenFilterPolicy"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="1" dt="int" ev="0" name="value" op="equals" result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1233"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.3.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1233"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35486-0 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35486-0
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 5: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 5.8
    Label: Administrators Should Not Directly Log In To A System (i.e. use RunAs/sudo)
    Description: Administrators should be required to access a system using a fully logged and non-administrative account. Then, once logged on to the machine without administrative privileges, the administrator should transition to administrative privileges using tools such as Sudo on Linux/UNIX, RunAs on Windows, and other similar facilities for other types of systems.

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Fail

18.3.2 (L1) Ensure 'Configure SMB v1 client driver' is set to 'Enabled: Disable driver'

Description:

This setting configures the start type for the Server Message Block version 1 (SMBv1) client driver service (MRxSmb10), which is recommended to be disabled.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: Disable driver.

Note: Do not, under any circumstances, configure this overall setting as Disabled, as doing so will delete the underlying registry entry altogether, which will cause serious problems.

Since September 2016, Microsoft has strongly encouraged that SMBv1 be disabled and no longer used on modern networks, as it is a 30 year old design that is much more vulnerable to attacks then much newer designs such as SMBv2 and SMBv3.

More information on this can be found at the following links:

Stop using SMB1 | Storage at Microsoft

Disable SMB v1 in Managed Environments with Group Policy – 'Stay Safe' Cyber Security Blog

Disabling SMBv1 through Group Policy – Microsoft Security Guidance blog

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: Disable driver:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\MS Security Guide\Configure SMB v1 client driver

Note: This Group Policy path does not exist by default. An additional Group Policy template (SecGuide.admx/adml) is required - it is available from Microsoft at this link.

Impact:

Some legacy OSes (e.g. Windows XP, Server 2003 or older), applications and appliances may no longer be able to communicate with the system once SMBv1 is disabled. We recommend careful testing be performed to determine the impact prior to configuring this as a widespread control, and where possible, remediate any incompatibilities found with the vendor of the incompatible system. Microsoft is also maintaining a thorough (although not comprehensive) list of known SMBv1 incompatibilities at this link: SMB1 Product Clearinghouse | Storage at Microsoft

Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4' -- Less
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\mrxsmb10
Registry Value: Start
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 4 2

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.3.2_L1_Ensure_Configure_SMB_v1_client_driver_is_set_to_Enabled_Disable_driver"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:40.994-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:40.994-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:40.650-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10316"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10233"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10221">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="973">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\mrxsmb10"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="Start"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="2" dt="int" ev="4" name="value" op="equals" result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1234"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.3.3.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1234"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

    CIS Controls V6.1:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.1
      Label: Limit Open Ports, Protocols, and Services
      Description: Ensure that only ports, protocols, and services with validated business needs are running on each system.

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Fail

18.3.3 (L1) Ensure 'Configure SMB v1 server' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This setting configures the server-side processing of the Server Message Block version 1 (SMBv1) protocol.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

Since September 2016, Microsoft has strongly encouraged that SMBv1 be disabled and no longer used on modern networks, as it is a 30 year old design that is much more vulnerable to attacks then much newer designs such as SMBv2 and SMBv3.

More information on this can be found at the following links:

Stop using SMB1 | Storage at Microsoft

Disable SMB v1 in Managed Environments with Group Policy – 'Stay Safe' Cyber Security Blog

Disabling SMBv1 through Group Policy – Microsoft Security Guidance blog

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\MS Security Guide\Configure SMB v1 server

Note: This Group Policy path does not exist by default. An additional Group Policy template (SecGuide.admx/adml) is required - it is available from Microsoft at this link.

Impact:

Some legacy OSes (e.g. Windows XP, Server 2003 or older), applications and appliances may no longer be able to communicate with the system once SMBv1 is disabled. We recommend careful testing be performed to determine the impact prior to configuring this as a widespread control, and where possible, remediate any incompatibilities found with the vendor of the incompatible system. Microsoft is also maintaining a thorough (although not comprehensive) list of known SMBv1 incompatibilities at this link: SMB1 Product Clearinghouse | Storage at Microsoft

Ensure 'SMB1' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanServer\Parameters:SMB1 does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.3.3_L1_Ensure_Configure_SMB_v1_server_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:41.306-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:41.306-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:41.009-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'SMB1' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10317"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10234"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="974">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanServer\Parameters"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="SMB1"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1235"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.3.4.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1235"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

    CIS Controls V6.1:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.1
      Label: Limit Open Ports, Protocols, and Services
      Description: Ensure that only ports, protocols, and services with validated business needs are running on each system.

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Fail

18.3.4 (L1) Ensure 'Enable Structured Exception Handling Overwrite Protection (SEHOP)' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

Windows includes support for Structured Exception Handling Overwrite Protection (SEHOP). We recommend enabling this feature to improve the security profile of the computer.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

This feature is designed to block exploits that use the Structured Exception Handler (SEH) overwrite technique. This protection mechanism is provided at run-time. Therefore, it helps protect applications regardless of whether they have been compiled with the latest improvements, such as the /SAFESEH option.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\MS Security Guide\Enable Structured Exception Handling Overwrite Protection (SEHOP)

Note: This Group Policy path does not exist by default. An additional Group Policy template (SecGuide.admx/adml) is required - it is available from Microsoft at this link.

More information is available at MSKB 956607: How to enable Structured Exception Handling Overwrite Protection (SEHOP) in Windows operating systems

Impact:

After you enable SEHOP, existing versions of Cygwin, Skype, and Armadillo-protected applications may not work correctly.

Ensure 'DisableExceptionChainValidation' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\kernel:DisableExceptionChainValidation does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.3.4_L1_Ensure_Enable_Structured_Exception_Handling_Overwrite_Protection_SEHOP_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:41.525-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/8/subcontrol/4"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:41.525-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:41.322-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DisableExceptionChainValidation' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10318"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10235"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="975">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\kernel"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DisableExceptionChainValidation"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1236"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.3.5.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1236"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

    CIS Controls V6.1:

    • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.
      Subcontrol: 8.4
      Label: Enable Anti-exploitation Features (i.e. DEP, ASLR, EMET)
      Description: Enable anti-exploitation features such as Data Execution Prevention (DEP), Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR), virtualization/containerization, etc. For increased protection, deploy capabilities such as Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET) that can be configured to apply these protections to a broader set of applications and executables.

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Fail

18.3.5 (L1) Ensure 'WDigest Authentication' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

When WDigest authentication is enabled, Lsass.exe retains a copy of the user's plaintext password in memory, where it can be at risk of theft. If this setting is not configured, WDigest authentication is disabled in Windows 8.1 and in Windows Server 2012 R2; it is enabled by default in earlier versions of Windows and Windows Server.

For more information about local accounts and credential theft, review the 'Mitigating Pass-the-Hash (PtH) Attacks and Other Credential Theft Techniques' documents.

For more information about UseLogonCredential, see Microsoft Knowledge Base article 2871997: Microsoft Security Advisory Update to improve credentials protection and management May 13, 2014.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

Preventing the plaintext storage of credentials in memory may reduce opportunity for credential theft.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\MS Security Guide\WDigest Authentication (disabling may require KB2871997)

Note: This Group Policy path does not exist by default. An additional Group Policy template (SecGuide.admx/adml) is required - it is available from Microsoft at this link.

Impact:

None - this is also the default configuration for Windows 8.1 and newer.

Ensure 'UseLogonCredential' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\WDigest:UseLogonCredential does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.3.5_L1_Ensure_WDigest_Authentication_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:42.009-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/14"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35815-0</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:42.009-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:41.541-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'UseLogonCredential' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10319"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10236"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="976">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\WDigest"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="UseLogonCredential"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1237"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.3.7.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1237"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35815-0 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35815-0
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.14
    Label: Encrypt/Hash All Authentication Files And Monitor Their Access
    Description: Verify that all authentication files are encrypted or hashed and that these files cannot be accessed without root or administrator privileges. Audit all access to password files in the system.

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18.4 MSS (Legacy)

This section contains recommendations for the Microsoft Solutions for Security (MSS) settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template MSS-legacy.admx/adml that is available from this TechNet blog post: The MSS settings – Microsoft Security Guidance blog

Fail

18.4.1 (L1) Ensure 'MSS: (AutoAdminLogon) Enable Automatic Logon (not recommended)' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This setting is separate from the Welcome screen feature in Windows XP and Windows Vista; if that feature is disabled, this setting is not disabled. If you configure a computer for automatic logon, anyone who can physically gain access to the computer can also gain access to everything that is on the computer, including any network or networks to which the computer is connected. Also, if you enable automatic logon, the password is stored in the registry in plaintext, and the specific registry key that stores this value is remotely readable by the Authenticated Users group.

For additional information, see Microsoft Knowledge Base article 324737: How to turn on automatic logon in Windows.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

If you configure a computer for automatic logon, anyone who can physically gain access to the computer can also gain access to everything that is on the computer, including any network or networks that the computer is connected to. Also, if you enable automatic logon, the password is stored in the registry in plaintext. The specific registry key that stores this setting is remotely readable by the Authenticated Users group. As a result, this entry is appropriate only if the computer is physically secured and if you ensure that untrusted users cannot remotely see the registry.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\MSS (Legacy)\MSS: (AutoAdminLogon) Enable Automatic Logon (not recommended)

Note: This Group Policy path does not exist by default. An additional Group Policy template (MSS-legacy.admx/adml) is required - it is available from this TechNet blog post: The MSS settings – Microsoft Security Guidance blog

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'AutoAdminLogon' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
Registry Value: AutoAdminLogon
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_sz reg_sz
the registry key's value to be set to 0 1

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.4.1_L1_Ensure_MSS_AutoAdminLogon_Enable_Automatic_Logon_not_recommended_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:43.994-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35438-1</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:43.994-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:43.744-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'AutoAdminLogon' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10320"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10237"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10225">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="981">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="AutoAdminLogon"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_sz" dt="string" ev="reg_sz" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="1" dt="string" ev="0" name="value" op="equals" result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1238"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.4.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1238"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35438-1 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35438-1
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.

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Fail

18.4.2 (L1) Ensure 'MSS: (DisableIPSourceRouting IPv6) IP source routing protection level (protects against packet spoofing)' is set to 'Enabled: Highest protection, source routing is completely disabled'

Description:

IP source routing is a mechanism that allows the sender to determine the IP route that a datagram should follow through the network.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: Highest protection, source routing is completely disabled.

An attacker could use source routed packets to obscure their identity and location. Source routing allows a computer that sends a packet to specify the route that the packet takes.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: Highest protection, source routing is completely disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\MSS (Legacy)\MSS: (DisableIPSourceRouting IPv6) IP source routing protection level (protects against packet spoofing)

Note: This Group Policy path does not exist by default. An additional Group Policy template (MSS-legacy.admx/adml) is required - it is available from this TechNet blog post: The MSS settings – Microsoft Security Guidance blog

Impact:

All incoming source routed packets will be dropped.

Ensure 'DisableIPSourceRouting' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip6\Parameters:DisableIPSourceRouting does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.4.2_L1_Ensure_MSS_DisableIPSourceRouting_IPv6_IP_source_routing_protection_level_protects_against_packet_spoofing_is_set_to_Enabled_Highest_protection_source_routing_is_completely_disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:44.260-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33790-7</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:44.260-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:44.010-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DisableIPSourceRouting' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10321"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10238"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="982">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip6\Parameters"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DisableIPSourceRouting"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1239"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.4.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1239"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33790-7 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33790-7
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.

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Fail

18.4.3 (L1) Ensure 'MSS: (DisableIPSourceRouting) IP source routing protection level (protects against packet spoofing)' is set to 'Enabled: Highest protection, source routing is completely disabled'

Description:

IP source routing is a mechanism that allows the sender to determine the IP route that a datagram should take through the network. It is recommended to configure this setting to Not Defined for enterprise environments and to Highest Protection for high security environments to completely disable source routing.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: Highest protection, source routing is completely disabled.

An attacker could use source routed packets to obscure their identity and location. Source routing allows a computer that sends a packet to specify the route that the packet takes.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: Highest protection, source routing is completely disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\MSS (Legacy)\MSS: (DisableIPSourceRouting) IP source routing protection level (protects against packet spoofing)

Note: This Group Policy path does not exist by default. An additional Group Policy template (MSS-legacy.admx/adml) is required - it is available from this TechNet blog post: The MSS settings – Microsoft Security Guidance blog

Impact:

All incoming source routed packets will be dropped.

Ensure 'DisableIPSourceRouting' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters:DisableIPSourceRouting does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.4.3_L1_Ensure_MSS_DisableIPSourceRouting_IP_source_routing_protection_level_protects_against_packet_spoofing_is_set_to_Enabled_Highest_protection_source_routing_is_completely_disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:44.463-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33816-0</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:44.463-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:44.260-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DisableIPSourceRouting' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10322"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10239"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="983">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DisableIPSourceRouting"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1240"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.4.3.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1240"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33816-0 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33816-0
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.

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18.4.4 (L2) Ensure 'MSS: (DisableSavePassword) Prevent the dial-up password from being saved' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

When you dial a phonebook or VPN entry in Dial-Up Networking, you can use the 'Save Password' option so that your Dial-Up Networking password is cached and you will not need to enter it on successive dial attempts. For security, administrators may want to prevent users from caching passwords.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

An attacker who steals a mobile user's computer could automatically connect to the organization's network if the Save This Password check box is selected for the dial-up or VPN networking entry used to connect to your organization's network.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\MSS (Legacy)\MSS:(DisableSavePassword) Prevent the dial-up password from being saved

Note: This Group Policy path does not exist by default. An additional Group Policy template (MSS-legacy.admx/adml) is required - it is available from this TechNet blog post: The MSS settings – Microsoft Security Guidance blog

Impact:

Users will not be able to automatically store their logon credentials for dial-up and VPN connections.

Ensure 'disablesavepassword' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\RasMan\Parameters:disablesavepassword does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.4.4_L2_Ensure_MSS_DisableSavePassword_Prevent_the_dial-up_password_from_being_saved_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:44.869-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:44.869-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:44.478-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'disablesavepassword' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10323"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10240"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="984">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="System\CurrentControlSet\Services\RasMan\Parameters"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="disablesavepassword"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1241"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.4.4.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1241"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

    CIS Controls V6.1:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.

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18.4.5 (L1) Ensure 'MSS: (EnableICMPRedirect) Allow ICMP redirects to override OSPF generated routes' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) redirects cause the IPv4 stack to plumb host routes. These routes override the Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) generated routes.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

This behavior is expected. The problem is that the 10 minute time-out period for the ICMP redirect-plumbed routes temporarily creates a network situation in which traffic will no longer be routed properly for the affected host. Ignoring such ICMP redirects will limit the system's exposure to attacks that will impact its ability to participate on the network.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\MSS (Legacy)\MSS: (EnableICMPRedirect) Allow ICMP redirects to override OSPF generated routes

Note: This Group Policy path does not exist by default. An additional Group Policy template (MSS-legacy.admx/adml) is required - it is available from this TechNet blog post: The MSS settings – Microsoft Security Guidance blog

Impact:

When Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) is configured as an autonomous system boundary router (ASBR), it does not correctly import connected interface subnet routes. Instead, this router injects host routes into the OSPF routes. However, the OSPF router cannot be used as an ASBR router, and when connected interface subnet routes are imported into OSPF the result is confusing routing tables with strange routing paths.

Ensure 'EnableICMPRedirect' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters
Registry Value: EnableICMPRedirect
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 0 1

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.4.5_L1_Ensure_MSS_EnableICMPRedirect_Allow_ICMP_redirects_to_override_OSPF_generated_routes_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:45.349-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34597-5</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:45.349-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:44.884-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'EnableICMPRedirect' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10324"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10241"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10229">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="985">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="EnableICMPRedirect"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="1" dt="int" ev="0" name="value" op="equals" result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1242"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.4.5.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1242"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34597-5 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34597-5
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.

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18.4.6 (L2) Ensure 'MSS: (KeepAliveTime) How often keep-alive packets are sent in milliseconds' is set to 'Enabled: 300,000 or 5 minutes (recommended)'

Description:

This value controls how often TCP attempts to verify that an idle connection is still intact by sending a keep-alive packet. If the remote computer is still reachable, it acknowledges the keep-alive packet.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: 300,000 or 5 minutes (recommended).

An attacker who is able to connect to network applications could establish numerous connections to cause a DoS condition.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: 300,000 or 5 minutes (recommended):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\MSS (Legacy)\MSS: (KeepAliveTime) How often keep-alive packets are sent in milliseconds

Note: This Group Policy path does not exist by default. An additional Group Policy template (MSS-legacy.admx/adml) is required - it is available from this TechNet blog post: The MSS settings – Microsoft Security Guidance blog

Impact:

Keep-alive packets are not sent by default by Windows. However, some applications may configure the TCP stack flag that requests keep-alive packets. For such configurations, you can lower this value from the default setting of two hours to five minutes to disconnect inactive sessions more quickly.

Ensure 'KeepAliveTime' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '300000' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters:KeepAliveTime does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.4.6_L2_Ensure_MSS_KeepAliveTime_How_often_keep-alive_packets_are_sent_in_milliseconds_is_set_to_Enabled_300000_or_5_minutes_recommended"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:45.775-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35469-6</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:45.775-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:45.377-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'KeepAliveTime' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '300000'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10325"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10242"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="986">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="KeepAliveTime"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1243"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.4.6.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1243"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35469-6 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35469-6
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.

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Fail

18.4.7 (L1) Ensure 'MSS: (NoNameReleaseOnDemand) Allow the computer to ignore NetBIOS name release requests except from WINS servers' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

NetBIOS over TCP/IP is a network protocol that among other things provides a way to easily resolve NetBIOS names that are registered on Windows-based systems to the IP addresses that are configured on those systems. This setting determines whether the computer releases its NetBIOS name when it receives a name-release request.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

The NetBT protocol is designed not to use authentication, and is therefore vulnerable to spoofing. Spoofing makes a transmission appear to come from a user other than the user who performed the action. A malicious user could exploit the unauthenticated nature of the protocol to send a name-conflict datagram to a target computer, which would cause the computer to relinquish its name and not respond to queries.

An attacker could send a request over the network and query a computer to release its NetBIOS name. As with any change that could affect applications, it is recommended that you test this change in a non-production environment before you change the production environment.

The result of such an attack could be to cause intermittent connectivity issues on the target computer, or even to prevent the use of Network Neighborhood, domain logons, the NET SEND command, or additional NetBIOS name resolution.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\MSS (Legacy)\MSS: (NoNameReleaseOnDemand) Allow the computer to ignore NetBIOS name release requests except from WINS servers

Note: This Group Policy path does not exist by default. An additional Group Policy template (MSS-legacy.admx/adml) is required - it is available from this TechNet blog post: The MSS settings – Microsoft Security Guidance blog

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'nonamereleaseondemand' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\NetBT\Parameters:nonamereleaseondemand does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.4.7_L1_Ensure_MSS_NoNameReleaseOnDemand_Allow_the_computer_to_ignore_NetBIOS_name_release_requests_except_from_WINS_servers_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:46.596-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35405-0</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:46.596-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:45.869-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'nonamereleaseondemand' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10326"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10243"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="987">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="System\CurrentControlSet\Services\NetBT\Parameters"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="nonamereleaseondemand"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1244"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.4.7.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1244"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35405-0 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35405-0
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.

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18.4.8 (L2) Ensure 'MSS: (PerformRouterDiscovery) Allow IRDP to detect and configure Default Gateway addresses (could lead to DoS)' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This setting is used to enable or disable the Internet Router Discovery Protocol (IRDP), which allows the system to detect and configure default gateway addresses automatically as described in RFC 1256 on a per-interface basis.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

An attacker who has gained control of a computer on the same network segment could configure a computer on the network to impersonate a router. Other computers with IRDP enabled would then attempt to route their traffic through the already compromised computer.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\MSS (Legacy)\MSS: (PerformRouterDiscovery) Allow IRDP to detect and configure Default Gateway addresses (could lead to DoS)

Note: This Group Policy path does not exist by default. An additional Group Policy template (MSS-legacy.admx/adml) is required - it is available from this TechNet blog post: The MSS settings – Microsoft Security Guidance blog

Impact:

Windows will not automatically detect and configure default gateway addresses on the computer.

Ensure 'PerformRouterDiscovery' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters:PerformRouterDiscovery does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.4.8_L2_Ensure_MSS_PerformRouterDiscovery_Allow_IRDP_to_detect_and_configure_Default_Gateway_addresses_could_lead_to_DoS_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:47.373-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34614-8</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:47.373-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:46.639-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'PerformRouterDiscovery' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10327"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10244"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="988">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="PerformRouterDiscovery"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1245"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.4.8.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1245"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34614-8 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34614-8
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.

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18.4.9 (L1) Ensure 'MSS: (SafeDllSearchMode) Enable Safe DLL search mode (recommended)' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

The DLL search order can be configured to search for DLLs that are requested by running processes in one of two ways:

  • Search folders specified in the system path first, and then search the current working folder.
  • Search current working folder first, and then search the folders specified in the system path.

When enabled, the registry value is set to 1. With a setting of 1, the system first searches the folders that are specified in the system path and then searches the current working folder. When disabled the registry value is set to 0 and the system first searches the current working folder and then searches the folders that are specified in the system path.

Applications will be forced to search for DLLs in the system path first. For applications that require unique versions of these DLLs that are included with the application, this entry could cause performance or stability problems.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

If a user unknowingly executes hostile code that was packaged with additional files that include modified versions of system DLLs, the hostile code could load its own versions of those DLLs and potentially increase the type and degree of damage the code can render.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\MSS (Legacy)\MSS: (SafeDllSearchMode) Enable Safe DLL search mode (recommended)

Note: This Group Policy path does not exist by default. An additional Group Policy template (MSS-legacy.admx/adml) is required - it is available from this TechNet blog post: The MSS settings – Microsoft Security Guidance blog

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'SafeDllSearchMode' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager:SafeDllSearchMode does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.4.9_L1_Ensure_MSS_SafeDllSearchMode_Enable_Safe_DLL_search_mode_recommended_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:48.045-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/8"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34022-4</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:48.045-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:47.412-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'SafeDllSearchMode' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10328"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10245"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="989">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="SafeDllSearchMode"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1246"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.4.9.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1246"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34022-4 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34022-4
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.

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18.4.10 (L1) Ensure 'MSS: (ScreenSaverGracePeriod) The time in seconds before the screen saver grace period expires (0 recommended)' is set to 'Enabled: 5 or fewer seconds'

Description:

Windows includes a grace period between when the screen saver is launched and when the console is actually locked automatically when screen saver locking is enabled.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: 5 or fewer seconds.

The default grace period that is allowed for user movement before the screen saver lock takes effect is five seconds. If you leave the default grace period configuration, your computer is vulnerable to a potential attack from someone who could approach the console and attempt to log on to the computer before the lock takes effect. An entry to the registry can be made to adjust the length of the grace period.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: 5 or fewer seconds:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\MSS (Legacy)\MSS: (ScreenSaverGracePeriod) The time in seconds before the screen saver grace period expires (0 recommended)

Note: This Group Policy path does not exist by default. An additional Group Policy template (MSS-legacy.admx/adml) is required - it is available from this TechNet blog post: The MSS settings – Microsoft Security Guidance blog

Impact:

Users will have to enter their passwords to resume their console sessions as soon as the grace period ends after screen saver activation.

Ensure 'ScreenSaverGracePeriod' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '5' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon:ScreenSaverGracePeriod does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.4.10_L1_Ensure_MSS_ScreenSaverGracePeriod_The_time_in_seconds_before_the_screen_saver_grace_period_expires_0_recommended_is_set_to_Enabled_5_or_fewer_seconds"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:42.213-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/5"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34619-7</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:42.213-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:42.040-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'ScreenSaverGracePeriod' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '5'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10329"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10246"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="977">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="ScreenSaverGracePeriod"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1247"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.4.10.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1247"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34619-7 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34619-7
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.5
    Label: Ensure Workstation Screen Locks Are Configured
    Description: Configure screen locks on systems to limit access to unattended workstations.

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18.4.11 (L2) Ensure 'MSS: (TcpMaxDataRetransmissions IPv6) How many times unacknowledged data is retransmitted' is set to 'Enabled: 3'

Description:

This setting controls the number of times that TCP retransmits an individual data segment (non-connect segment) before the connection is aborted. The retransmission time-out is doubled with each successive retransmission on a connection. It is reset when responses resume. The base time-out value is dynamically determined by the measured round-trip time on the connection.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: 3.

A malicious user could exhaust a target computer's resources if it never sent any acknowledgment messages for data that was transmitted by the target computer.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: 3:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\MSS (Legacy)\MSS:(TcpMaxDataRetransmissions IPv6) How many times unacknowledged data is retransmitted

Note: This Group Policy path does not exist by default. An additional Group Policy template (MSS-legacy.admx/adml) is required - it is available from this TechNet blog post: The MSS settings – Microsoft Security Guidance blog

Impact:

TCP starts a retransmission timer when each outbound segment is passed to the IP. If no acknowledgment is received for the data in a given segment before the timer expires, then the segment is retransmitted up to three times.

Ensure 'tcpmaxdataretransmissions' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '3' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\TCPIP6\Parameters:tcpmaxdataretransmissions does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.4.11_L2_Ensure_MSS_TcpMaxDataRetransmissions_IPv6_How_many_times_unacknowledged_data_is_retransmitted_is_set_to_Enabled_3"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:42.447-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34622-1</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:42.447-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:42.228-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'tcpmaxdataretransmissions' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '3'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10330"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10247"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="978">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="System\CurrentControlSet\Services\TCPIP6\Parameters"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="tcpmaxdataretransmissions"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1248"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.4.11.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1248"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34622-1 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34622-1
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.

Back to Summary
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18.4.12 (L2) Ensure 'MSS: (TcpMaxDataRetransmissions) How many times unacknowledged data is retransmitted' is set to 'Enabled: 3'

Description:

This setting controls the number of times that TCP retransmits an individual data segment (non-connect segment) before the connection is aborted. The retransmission time-out is doubled with each successive retransmission on a connection. It is reset when responses resume. The base time-out value is dynamically determined by the measured round-trip time on the connection.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: 3.

A malicious user could exhaust a target computer's resources if it never sent any acknowledgment messages for data that was transmitted by the target computer.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: 3:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\MSS (Legacy)\MSS:(TcpMaxDataRetransmissions) How many times unacknowledged data is retransmitted

Note: This Group Policy path does not exist by default. An additional Group Policy template (MSS-legacy.admx/adml) is required - it is available from this TechNet blog post: The MSS settings – Microsoft Security Guidance blog

Impact:

TCP starts a retransmission timer when each outbound segment is passed to the IP. If no acknowledgment is received for the data in a given segment before the timer expires, then the segment is retransmitted up to three times.

Ensure 'tcpmaxdataretransmissions' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '3' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters:tcpmaxdataretransmissions does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.4.12_L2_Ensure_MSS_TcpMaxDataRetransmissions_How_many_times_unacknowledged_data_is_retransmitted_is_set_to_Enabled_3"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:43.229-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34623-9</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:43.229-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:42.447-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'tcpmaxdataretransmissions' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '3'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10331"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10248"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="979">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="tcpmaxdataretransmissions"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1249"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.4.12.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1249"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34623-9 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34623-9
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.

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Fail

18.4.13 (L1) Ensure 'MSS: (WarningLevel) Percentage threshold for the security event log at which the system will generate a warning' is set to 'Enabled: 90% or less'

Description:

This setting can generate a security audit in the Security event log when the log reaches a user-defined threshold.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: 90% or less.

Note: If log settings are configured to Overwrite events as needed or Overwrite events older than x days, this event will not be generated.

If the Security log reaches 90 percent of its capacity and the computer has not been configured to overwrite events as needed, more recent events will not be written to the log. If the log reaches its capacity and the computer has been configured to shut down when it can no longer record events to the Security log, the computer will shut down and will no longer be available to provide network services.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: 90% or less:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\MSS (Legacy)\MSS: (WarningLevel) Percentage threshold for the security event log at which the system will generate a warning

Note: This Group Policy path does not exist by default. An additional Group Policy template (MSS-legacy.admx/adml) is required - it is available from this TechNet blog post: The MSS settings – Microsoft Security Guidance blog

Impact:

An audit event will be generated when the Security log reaches the 90% percent full threshold (or whatever lower value may be set) unless the log is configured to overwrite events as needed.

Ensure 'WarningLevel' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '90' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Eventlog\Security:WarningLevel does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.4.13_L1_Ensure_MSS_WarningLevel_Percentage_threshold_for_the_security_event_log_at_which_the_system_will_generate_a_warning_is_set_to_Enabled_90_or_less"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:43.697-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/6/subcontrol/3"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35406-8</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:43.697-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:43.290-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'WarningLevel' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '90'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10332"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10249"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="980">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Eventlog\Security"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="WarningLevel"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1250"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.4.13.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1250"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35406-8 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35406-8
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring, and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage, and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.3
    Label: Ensure Audit Logging Systems Are Not Subject To Loss (i.e. rotation/archive)
    Description: Ensure that all systems that store logs have adequate storage space for the logs generated on a regular basis, so that log files will not fill up between log rotation intervals. The logs must be archived and digitally signed on a periodic basis.

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18.5 Network

This section contains recommendations for network settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Windows.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.5.1 Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS)

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Bits.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.5.2 BranchCache

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template PeerToPeerCaching.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.5.3 DirectAccess Client Experience Settings

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template nca.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.5.4 DNS Client

This section contains recommendations related to DNS Client.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template DnsClient.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Fail

18.5.4.1 (L1) Set 'NetBIOS node type' to 'P-node' (Ensure NetBT Parameter 'NodeType' is set to '0x2 (2)')

Description:

This parameter determines which method NetBIOS over TCP/IP (NetBT) will use to register and resolve names.

  • A B-node (broadcast) system only uses broadcasts.
  • A P-node (point-to-point) system uses only name queries to a name server (WINS).
  • An M-node (mixed) system broadcasts first, then queries the name server (WINS).
  • An H-node (hybrid) system queries the name server (WINS) first, then broadcasts.

The recommended state for this setting is: NodeType - 0x2 (2).

In order to help mitigate the risk of NetBIOS Name Service (NBT-NS) poisoning attacks, setting the node type to P-node will prevent the system from sending out NetBIOS broadcasts.

To establish the recommended configuration, set the following Registry value to 0x2 (2) (DWORD):

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\NetBT\Parameters:NodeType

Note: This change does not take effect until the computer has been restarted.

Note #2: Although Microsoft does not provide an ADMX template to configure this registry value, a custom .ADM template (Set-NetBIOS-node-type-KB160177.adm) is provided in the CIS Benchmark Remediation Kit to facilitate its configuration. Be aware though that simply turning off the group policy setting in the .ADM template will not 'undo' the change once applied. Instead, the opposite setting must be applied to change the registry value to the opposite state.

Impact:

NetBIOS name resolution queries will require a defined and available WINS server for external NetBIOS name resolution. If a WINS server is not defined or not reachable, and the desired hostname is not defined in the local cache, local LMHOSTS or HOSTS files, NetBIOS name resolution will fail.

Ensure 'NodeType' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netbt\Parameters:NodeType does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.4.1_L1_Set_NetBIOS_node_type_to_P-node_Ensure_NetBT_Parameter_NodeType_is_set_to_0x2_2"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:58.134-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:58.134-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:57.916-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'NodeType' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10333"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10250"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1004">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netbt\Parameters"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="NodeType"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1251"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.5.4.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1251"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

    CIS Controls V6.1:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.

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Pass

18.5.4.2 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off multicast name resolution' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

LLMNR is a secondary name resolution protocol. With LLMNR, queries are sent using multicast over a local network link on a single subnet from a client computer to another client computer on the same subnet that also has LLMNR enabled. LLMNR does not require a DNS server or DNS client configuration, and provides name resolution in scenarios in which conventional DNS name resolution is not possible.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

An attacker can listen on a network for these LLMNR (UDP/5355) or NBT-NS (UDP/137) broadcasts and respond to them, tricking the host into thinking that it knows the location of the requested system.

Note: To completely mitigate local name resolution poisoning, in addition to this setting, the properties of each installed NIC should also be set to Disable NetBIOS over TCP/IP (on the WINS tab in the NIC properties). Unfortunately, there is no global setting to achieve this that automatically applies to all NICs - it is a per NIC setting that varies with different NIC hardware installations.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Network\DNS Client\Turn off multicast name resolution

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template DnsClient.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

In the event DNS is unavailable a system will be unable to request it from other systems on the same subnet.

Ensure 'EnableMulticast' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- More
Check: All Must Pass
CIS-CAT expected any number of matching registry items to be collected, and no matching registry items were found.

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.4.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_multicast_name_resolution_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:58.415-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34055-4</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:58.415-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:58.150-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="any_exist"
                               comment="Ensure 'EnableMulticast' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10334"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10251"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10239"/>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1252"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.5.4.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1252"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34055-4 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34055-4
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.

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18.5.5 Fonts

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template GroupPolicy.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1607 & Server 2016 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.5.6 Hotspot Authentication

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template hotspotauth.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.5.7 Lanman Server

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template LanmanServer.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.5.8 Lanman Workstation

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template LanmanWorkstation.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 RTM (Release 1507) Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.5.9 Link-Layer Topology Discovery

This section contains recommendations for Link-Layer Topology Discovery settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template LinkLayerTopologyDiscovery.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Fail

18.5.9.1 (L2) Ensure 'Turn on Mapper I/O (LLTDIO) driver' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting changes the operational behavior of the Mapper I/O network protocol driver.

LLTDIO allows a computer to discover the topology of a network it's connected to. It also allows a computer to initiate Quality-of-Service requests such as bandwidth estimation and network health analysis.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

To help protect from potentially discovering and connecting to unauthorized devices, this setting should be disabled to prevent responding to network traffic for network topology discovery.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Network\Link-Layer Topology Discovery\Turn on Mapper I/O (LLTDIO) driver

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template LinkLayerTopologyDiscovery.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

All of the following tests or sub-groups must pass:
Ensure 'AllowLLTDIOOnDomain' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\LLTD:AllowLLTDIOOnDomain does not exist
All of the following tests or sub-groups must pass:
Ensure 'AllowLLTDIOOnPublicNet' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\LLTD:AllowLLTDIOOnPublicNet does not exist
All of the following tests or sub-groups must pass:
Ensure 'ProhibitLLTDIOOnPrivateNet' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\LLTD:ProhibitLLTDIOOnPrivateNet does not exist
Ensure 'EnableLLTDIO' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\LLTD:EnableLLTDIO does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.9.1_L2_Ensure_Turn_on_Mapper_IO_LLTDIO_driver_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:59.775-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34262-6</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:59.775-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:58.432-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:and>
               <cis:and>
                  <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                                     comment="Ensure 'ProhibitLLTDIOOnPrivateNet' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                                     negated="false"
                                     ns="windows"
                                     objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10338"
                                     result="false"
                                     testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10255"
                                     type="registry_test">
                     <cis:evidence_object>
                        <cis:evidence_item itemref="1006">
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                              <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                              <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\LLTD"/>
                              <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="ProhibitLLTDIOOnPrivateNet"/>
                           </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                        </cis:evidence_item>
                     </cis:evidence_object>
                  </cis:evidence_test>
                  <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                                     comment="Ensure 'EnableLLTDIO' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                                     negated="false"
                                     ns="windows"
                                     objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10337"
                                     result="false"
                                     testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10254"
                                     type="registry_test">
                     <cis:evidence_object>
                        <cis:evidence_item itemref="1007">
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                              <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                              <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\LLTD"/>
                              <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="EnableLLTDIO"/>
                           </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                        </cis:evidence_item>
                     </cis:evidence_object>
                  </cis:evidence_test>
               </cis:and>
               <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                                  comment="Ensure 'AllowLLTDIOOnPublicNet' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                                  negated="false"
                                  ns="windows"
                                  objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10336"
                                  result="false"
                                  testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10253"
                                  type="registry_test">
                  <cis:evidence_object>
                     <cis:evidence_item itemref="1008">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\LLTD"/>
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="AllowLLTDIOOnPublicNet"/>
                        </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     </cis:evidence_item>
                  </cis:evidence_object>
               </cis:evidence_test>
            </cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'AllowLLTDIOOnDomain' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10335"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10252"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1009">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\LLTD"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="AllowLLTDIOOnDomain"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1253"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.5.9.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1253"/>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND">
         <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
            <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1254"
                                value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.5.9.1.4_var"/>
            <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                     xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                     href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                     name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1254"/>
         </xccdf:check>
         <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND">
            <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
               <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                   xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                   export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1255"
                                   value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.5.9.1.3_var"/>
               <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                        xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                        href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                        name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1255"/>
            </xccdf:check>
            <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
               <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                   xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                   export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1256"
                                   value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.5.9.1.2_var"/>
               <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                        xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                        href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                        name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1256"/>
            </xccdf:check>
         </xccdf:complex-check>
      </xccdf:complex-check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34262-6 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34262-6
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.

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Fail

18.5.9.2 (L2) Ensure 'Turn on Responder (RSPNDR) driver' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting changes the operational behavior of the Responder network protocol driver.

The Responder allows a computer to participate in Link Layer Topology Discovery requests so that it can be discovered and located on the network. It also allows a computer to participate in Quality-of-Service activities such as bandwidth estimation and network health analysis.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

To help protect from potentially discovering and connecting to unauthorized devices, this setting should be disabled to prevent responding to network traffic for network topology discovery.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Network\Link-Layer Topology Discovery\Turn on Responder (RSPNDR) driver

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template LinkLayerTopologyDiscovery.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

All of the following tests or sub-groups must pass:
Ensure 'AllowRspndrOnDomain' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\LLTD:AllowRspndrOnDomain does not exist
All of the following tests or sub-groups must pass:
Ensure 'AllowRspndrOnPublicNet' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\LLTD:AllowRspndrOnPublicNet does not exist
All of the following tests or sub-groups must pass:
Ensure 'ProhibitRspndrOnPrivateNet' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\LLTD:ProhibitRspndrOnPrivateNet does not exist
Ensure 'EnableRspndr' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\LLTD:EnableRspndr does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.9.2_L2_Ensure_Turn_on_Responder_RSPNDR_driver_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:00.885-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34073-7</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:00.885-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:59.791-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:and>
               <cis:and>
                  <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                                     comment="Ensure 'ProhibitRspndrOnPrivateNet' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                                     negated="false"
                                     ns="windows"
                                     objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10342"
                                     result="false"
                                     testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10259"
                                     type="registry_test">
                     <cis:evidence_object>
                        <cis:evidence_item itemref="1010">
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                              <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                              <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\LLTD"/>
                              <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="ProhibitRspndrOnPrivateNet"/>
                           </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                        </cis:evidence_item>
                     </cis:evidence_object>
                  </cis:evidence_test>
                  <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                                     comment="Ensure 'EnableRspndr' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                                     negated="false"
                                     ns="windows"
                                     objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10341"
                                     result="false"
                                     testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10258"
                                     type="registry_test">
                     <cis:evidence_object>
                        <cis:evidence_item itemref="1011">
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                              <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                              <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\LLTD"/>
                              <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="EnableRspndr"/>
                           </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                        </cis:evidence_item>
                     </cis:evidence_object>
                  </cis:evidence_test>
               </cis:and>
               <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                                  comment="Ensure 'AllowRspndrOnPublicNet' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                                  negated="false"
                                  ns="windows"
                                  objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10340"
                                  result="false"
                                  testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10257"
                                  type="registry_test">
                  <cis:evidence_object>
                     <cis:evidence_item itemref="1012">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\LLTD"/>
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="AllowRspndrOnPublicNet"/>
                        </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     </cis:evidence_item>
                  </cis:evidence_object>
               </cis:evidence_test>
            </cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'AllowRspndrOnDomain' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10339"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10256"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1013">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\LLTD"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="AllowRspndrOnDomain"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1257"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.5.9.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1257"/>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND">
         <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
            <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1258"
                                value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.5.9.2.4_var"/>
            <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                     xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                     href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                     name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1258"/>
         </xccdf:check>
         <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND">
            <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
               <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                   xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                   export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1259"
                                   value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.5.9.2.3_var"/>
               <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                        xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                        href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                        name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1259"/>
            </xccdf:check>
            <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
               <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                   xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                   export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1260"
                                   value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.5.9.2.2_var"/>
               <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                        xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                        href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                        name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1260"/>
            </xccdf:check>
         </xccdf:complex-check>
      </xccdf:complex-check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34073-7 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34073-7
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.

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18.5.10 Microsoft Peer-to-Peer Networking Services

This section contains recommendations for Microsoft Peer-to-Peer Networking Services settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template P2P-pnrp.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.5.10.1 Peer Name Resolution Protocol

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template P2P-pnrp.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Fail

18.5.10.2 (L2) Ensure 'Turn off Microsoft Peer-to-Peer Networking Services' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

The Peer Name Resolution Protocol (PNRP) allows for distributed resolution of a name to an IPv6 address and port number. The protocol operates in the context of clouds. A cloud is a set of peer computers that can communicate with each other by using the same IPv6 scope.

Peer-to-Peer protocols allow for applications in the areas of RTC, collaboration, content distribution and distributed processing.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

This setting enhances the security of the environment and reduces the overall risk exposure related to peer-to-peer networking.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Network\Microsoft Peer-to-Peer Networking Services\Turn off Microsoft Peer-to-Peer Networking Services

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template P2P-pnrp.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

Microsoft Peer-to-Peer Networking Services are turned off in their entirety, and all applications dependent on them will stop working.

Ensure 'Disabled' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
Check: All Must Pass
Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Peernet
Registry Value: Disabled
CIS-CAT Expected... CIS-CAT Collected...
the registry key's type to be set to reg_dword reg_dword
the registry key's value to be set to 1 0

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.10.2_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_Microsoft_Peer-to-Peer_Networking_Services_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:48.619-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33208-0</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:48.619-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:48.084-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'Disabled' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10343"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10260"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10248">
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="990">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Peernet"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="Disabled"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="reg_dword" dt="string" ev="reg_dword" name="type" op="equals" result="true"/>
                     <cis:evidence_field cv="0" dt="int" ev="1" name="value" op="equals" result="false"/>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_state>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1261"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.5.10.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1261"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33208-0 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33208-0
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.1
    Label: Limit Open Ports, Protocols, and Services
    Description: Ensure that only ports, protocols, and services with validated business needs are running on each system.

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18.5.11 Network Connections

This section contains recommendations for Network Connections settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template NetworkConnections.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.5.11.1 Windows Defender Firewall (formerly Windows Firewall)

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsFirewall.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Note: This section was initially named Windows Firewall but was renamed by Microsoft to Windows Defender Firewall starting with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1709 Administrative Templates.

Fail

18.5.11.2 (L1) Ensure 'Prohibit installation and configuration of Network Bridge on your DNS domain network' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

You can use this procedure to controls user's ability to install and configure a Network Bridge.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

The Network Bridge setting, if enabled, allows users to create a Layer 2 Media Access Control (MAC) bridge, enabling them to connect two or more physical network segments together. A Network Bridge thus allows a computer that has connections to two different networks to share data between those networks.

In an enterprise managed environment, where there is a need to control network traffic to only authorized paths, allowing users to create a Network Bridge increases the risk and attack surface from the bridged network.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Network\Network Connections\Prohibit installation and configuration of Network Bridge on your DNS domain network

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template NetworkConnections.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

Users cannot create or configure a Network Bridge.

Ensure 'NC_AllowNetBridge_NLA' is equal to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Network Connections:NC_AllowNetBridge_NLA does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.11.2_L1_Ensure_Prohibit_installation_and_configuration_of_Network_Bridge_on_your_DNS_domain_network_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:49.357-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/5/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33107-4</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:49.357-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:48.654-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'NC_AllowNetBridge_NLA' is equal to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10344"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10261"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="991">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Network Connections"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="NC_AllowNetBridge_NLA"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1262"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.5.11.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1262"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33107-4 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33107-4
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 5: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 5.1
    Label: Minimize And Sparingly Use Administrative Privileges
    Description: Minimize administrative privileges and only use administrative accounts when they are required. Implement focused auditing on the use of administrative privileged functions and monitor for anomalous behavior.

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Fail

18.5.11.3 (L1) Ensure 'Require domain users to elevate when setting a network's location' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether to require domain users to elevate when setting a network's location.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Allowing regular users to set a network location increases the risk and attack surface.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Network\Network Connections\Require domain users to elevate when setting a network's location

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template NetworkConnections.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Domain users must elevate when setting a network's location.

Ensure 'NC_StdDomainUserSetLocation' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Network Connections:NC_StdDomainUserSetLocation does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.11.3_L1_Ensure_Require_domain_users_to_elevate_when_setting_a_networks_location_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:50.283-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/5/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35554-5</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:50.283-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:49.439-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'NC_StdDomainUserSetLocation' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10345"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10262"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="992">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Network Connections"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="NC_StdDomainUserSetLocation"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1263"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.5.11.4.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1263"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35554-5 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35554-5
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 5: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 5.1
    Label: Minimize And Sparingly Use Administrative Privileges
    Description: Minimize administrative privileges and only use administrative accounts when they are required. Implement focused auditing on the use of administrative privileged functions and monitor for anomalous behavior.

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18.5.12 Network Connectivity Status Indicator

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template NCSI.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.5.13 Network Isolation

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template NetworkIsolation.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.5.14 Network Provider

This section contains recommendations for Network Provider settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template NetworkProvider.admx/adml that is included with the MS15-011 / MSKB 3000483 security update and the Microsoft Windows 10 RTM (Release 1507) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Fail

18.5.14.1 (L1) Ensure 'Hardened UNC Paths' is set to 'Enabled, with "Require Mutual Authentication" and "Require Integrity" set for all NETLOGON and SYSVOL shares'

Description:

This policy setting configures secure access to UNC paths.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled, with 'Require Mutual Authentication' and 'Require Integrity' set for all NETLOGON and SYSVOL shares.

Note: If the environment exclusively contains Windows 8.0 / Server 2012 or higher systems, then the 'Privacy' setting may (optionally) also be set to enable SMB encryption. However, using SMB encryption will render the targeted share paths completely inaccessible by older OSes, so only use this additional option with caution and thorough testing.

In February 2015, Microsoft released a new control mechanism to mitigate a security risk in Group Policy as part of the MS15-011 / MSKB 3000483 security update. This mechanism requires both the installation of the new security update and also the deployment of specific group policy settings to all computers on the domain from Windows Vista / Server 2008 (non-R2) or higher (the associated security patch to enable this feature was not released for Server 2003). A new group policy template (NetworkProvider.admx/adml) was also provided with the security update.

Once the new GPO template is in place, the following are the minimum requirements to remediate the Group Policy security risk:

\\*\NETLOGON RequireMutualAuthentication=1, RequireIntegrity=1 \\*\SYSVOL RequireMutualAuthentication=1, RequireIntegrity=1

Note: A reboot may be required after the setting is applied to a client machine to access the above paths.

Additional guidance on the deployment of this security setting is available from the Microsoft Premier Field Engineering (PFE) Platforms TechNet Blog here: Guidance on Deployment of MS15-011 and MS15-014.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled with the following paths configured, at a minimum:

\\*\NETLOGON RequireMutualAuthentication=1, RequireIntegrity=1 \\*\SYSVOL RequireMutualAuthentication=1, RequireIntegrity=1

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Network\Network Provider\Hardened UNC Paths

Note: This Group Policy path does not exist by default. An additional Group Policy template (NetworkProvider.admx/adml) is required - it is included with the MS15-011 / MSKB 3000483 security update or with the Microsoft Windows 10 RTM (Release 1507) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Windows only allows access to the specified UNC paths after fulfilling additional security requirements.

All of the following tests or sub-groups must pass:
Ensure '\\*\NETLOGON' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '[Rr]equire([Mm]utual[Aa]uthentication|[Ii]ntegrity)=1.*[Rr]equire([Mm]utual[Aa]uthentication|[Ii]ntegrity)=1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\NetworkProvider\HardenedPaths:\\*\NETLOGON does not exist
Ensure '\\*\SYSVOL' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '[Rr]equire([Mm]utual[Aa]uthentication|[Ii]ntegrity)=1.*[Rr]equire([Mm]utual[Aa]uthentication|[Ii]ntegrity)=1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\NetworkProvider\HardenedPaths:\\*\SYSVOL does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.14.1_L1_Ensure_Hardened_UNC_Paths_is_set_to_Enabled_with_Require_Mutual_Authentication_and_Require_Integrity_set_for_all_NETLOGON_and_SYSVOL_shares"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:51.963-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/3"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:51.963-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:50.322-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure '\\*\NETLOGON' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '[Rr]equire([Mm]utual[Aa]uthentication|[Ii]ntegrity)=1.*[Rr]equire([Mm]utual[Aa]uthentication|[Ii]ntegrity)=1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10346"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10263"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="993">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key"
                                                    value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\NetworkProvider\HardenedPaths"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="\\*\NETLOGON"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure '\\*\SYSVOL' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '[Rr]equire([Mm]utual[Aa]uthentication|[Ii]ntegrity)=1.*[Rr]equire([Mm]utual[Aa]uthentication|[Ii]ntegrity)=1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10347"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10264"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="994">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key"
                                                    value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\NetworkProvider\HardenedPaths"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="\\*\SYSVOL"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1264"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.5.14.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1264"/>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1265"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.5.14.1.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1265"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

    CIS Controls V6.1:

    • Control 3: Secure Configurations for Hardware and Software on Mobile Devices, Laptops, Workstations, and Servers: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Establish, implement, and actively manage (track, report on, correct) the security configuration of laptops, servers, and workstations using a rigorous configuration management and change control process in order to prevent attackers from exploiting vulnerable services and settings.

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18.5.15 Offline Files

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template OfflineFiles.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.5.16 QoS Packet Scheduler

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template QOS.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.5.17 SNMP

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Snmp.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.5.18 SSL Configuration Settings

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template CipherSuiteOrder.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.5.19 TCPIP Settings

This section contains TCP/IP configuration settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template tcpip.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.5.19.1 IPv6 Transition Technologies

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template tcpip.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.5.19.2 Parameters

This section contains TCP/IP parameter configuration settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template tcpip.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Fail

18.5.19.2.1 (L2) Disable IPv6 (Ensure TCPIP6 Parameter 'DisabledComponents' is set to '0xff (255)')

Description:

Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) is a set of protocols that computers use to exchange information over the Internet and over home and business networks. IPv6 allows for many more IP addresses to be assigned than IPv4 did. Older networking, hosts and operating systems may not support IPv6 natively.

The recommended state for this setting is: DisabledComponents - 0xff (255)

Since the vast majority of private enterprise managed networks have no need to utilize IPv6 (because they have access to private IPv4 addressing), disabling IPv6 components reduces a possible attack surface that is also harder to monitor the traffic on. As a result, we recommend configuring IPv6 to a Disabled state when it is not needed.

To establish the recommended configuration, set the following Registry value to 0xff (255) (DWORD):

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\TCPIP6\Parameters:DisabledComponents

Note: This change does not take effect until the computer has been restarted.

Note #2: Although Microsoft does not provide an ADMX template to configure this registry value, a custom .ADM template (Disable-IPv6-Components-KB929852.adm) is provided in the CIS Benchmark Remediation Kit to facilitate its configuration. Be aware though that simply turning off the group policy setting in the .ADM template will not 'undo' the change once applied. Instead, the opposite setting must be applied to change the registry value to the opposite state.

Impact:

Connectivity to other systems using IPv6 will no longer operate, and software that depends on IPv6 will cease to function. Examples of Microsoft applications that may use IPv6 include: Remote Assistance, HomeGroup, DirectAccess, Windows Mail.

This registry change is documented in Microsoft Knowledge Base article 929852: How to disable IPv6 or its components in Windows.

Note: This registry change does not take effect until the next reboot.

Ensure 'DisabledComponents' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '255' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\TCPIP6\Parameters:DisabledComponents does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.19.2.1_L2_Disable_IPv6_Ensure_TCPIP6_Parameter_DisabledComponents_is_set_to_0xff_255"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:52.818-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:52.818-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:52.002-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DisabledComponents' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '255'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10348"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10265"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="995">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\TCPIP6\Parameters"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DisabledComponents"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1266"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.5.19.2.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1266"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

    CIS Controls V6.1:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.

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18.5.20 Windows Connect Now

This section contains recommendations for Windows Connect Now settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsConnectNow.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Fail

18.5.20.1 (L2) Ensure 'Configuration of wireless settings using Windows Connect Now' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows the configuration of wireless settings using Windows Connect Now (WCN). The WCN Registrar enables the discovery and configuration of devices over Ethernet (UPnP) over in-band 802.11 Wi-Fi through the Windows Portable Device API (WPD) and via USB Flash drives. Additional options are available to allow discovery and configuration over a specific medium.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

This setting enhances the security of the environment and reduces the overall risk exposure related to user configuration of wireless settings.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Network\Windows Connect Now\Configuration of wireless settings using Windows Connect Now

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsConnectNow.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

WCN operations are disabled over all media.

All of the following tests or sub-groups must pass:
Ensure 'EnableRegistrars' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WCN\Registrars:EnableRegistrars does not exist
All of the following tests or sub-groups must pass:
Ensure 'DisableUPnPRegistrar' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WCN\Registrars:DisableUPnPRegistrar does not exist
All of the following tests or sub-groups must pass:
Ensure 'DisableInBand802DOT11Registrar' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WCN\Registrars:DisableInBand802DOT11Registrar does not exist
All of the following tests or sub-groups must pass:
Ensure 'DisableWPDRegistrar' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WCN\Registrars:DisableWPDRegistrar does not exist
Ensure 'DisableFlashConfigRegistrar' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WCN\Registrars:DisableFlashConfigRegistrar does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.20.1_L2_Ensure_Configuration_of_wireless_settings_using_Windows_Connect_Now_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:56.103-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/15/subcontrol/4"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34326-9</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:56.103-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:52.865-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:and>
               <cis:and>
                  <cis:and>
                     <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                                        comment="Ensure 'DisableWPDRegistrar' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                                        negated="false"
                                        ns="windows"
                                        objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10353"
                                        result="false"
                                        testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10270"
                                        type="registry_test">
                        <cis:evidence_object>
                           <cis:evidence_item itemref="996">
                              <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                                 <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                                 <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WCN\Registrars"/>
                                 <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DisableWPDRegistrar"/>
                              </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                           </cis:evidence_item>
                        </cis:evidence_object>
                     </cis:evidence_test>
                     <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                                        comment="Ensure 'DisableFlashConfigRegistrar' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                                        negated="false"
                                        ns="windows"
                                        objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10352"
                                        result="false"
                                        testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10269"
                                        type="registry_test">
                        <cis:evidence_object>
                           <cis:evidence_item itemref="997">
                              <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                                 <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                                 <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WCN\Registrars"/>
                                 <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DisableFlashConfigRegistrar"/>
                              </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                           </cis:evidence_item>
                        </cis:evidence_object>
                     </cis:evidence_test>
                  </cis:and>
                  <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                                     comment="Ensure 'DisableInBand802DOT11Registrar' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                                     negated="false"
                                     ns="windows"
                                     objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10351"
                                     result="false"
                                     testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10268"
                                     type="registry_test">
                     <cis:evidence_object>
                        <cis:evidence_item itemref="998">
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                              <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                              <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WCN\Registrars"/>
                              <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DisableInBand802DOT11Registrar"/>
                           </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                        </cis:evidence_item>
                     </cis:evidence_object>
                  </cis:evidence_test>
               </cis:and>
               <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                                  comment="Ensure 'DisableUPnPRegistrar' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                                  negated="false"
                                  ns="windows"
                                  objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10350"
                                  result="false"
                                  testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10267"
                                  type="registry_test">
                  <cis:evidence_object>
                     <cis:evidence_item itemref="999">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WCN\Registrars"/>
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DisableUPnPRegistrar"/>
                        </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     </cis:evidence_item>
                  </cis:evidence_object>
               </cis:evidence_test>
            </cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'EnableRegistrars' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10349"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10266"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1000">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WCN\Registrars"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="EnableRegistrars"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1267"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.5.20.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1267"/>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND">
         <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
            <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1268"
                                value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.5.20.1.5_var"/>
            <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                     xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                     href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                     name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1268"/>
         </xccdf:check>
         <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND">
            <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
               <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                   xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                   export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1269"
                                   value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.5.20.1.4_var"/>
               <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                        xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                        href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                        name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1269"/>
            </xccdf:check>
            <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND">
               <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
                  <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                      xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                      export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1270"
                                      value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.5.20.1.3_var"/>
                  <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                           xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                           href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                           name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1270"/>
               </xccdf:check>
               <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
                  <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                      xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                      export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1271"
                                      value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.5.20.1.2_var"/>
                  <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                           xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                           href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                           name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1271"/>
               </xccdf:check>
            </xccdf:complex-check>
         </xccdf:complex-check>
      </xccdf:complex-check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34326-9 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34326-9
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 15: Wireless Access Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the security use of wireless local area networks (LANS), access points, and wireless client systems.
    Subcontrol: 15.4
    Label: Configure Only Authorized Wireless Access On Client Machines
    Description: Where a specific business need for wireless access has been identified, configure wireless access on client machines to allow access only to authorized wireless networks. For devices that do not have an essential wireless business purpose, disable wireless access in the hardware configuration (basic input/output system or extensible firmware interface).

Back to Summary
Fail

18.5.20.2 (L2) Ensure 'Prohibit access of the Windows Connect Now wizards' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting prohibits access to Windows Connect Now (WCN) wizards.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Allowing standard users to access the Windows Connect Now wizard increases the risk and attack surface.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Network\Network\Windows Connect Now\Prohibit access of the Windows Connect Now wizards

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsConnectNow.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

The WCN wizards are turned off and users have no access to any of the wizard tasks. All the configuration related tasks including 'Set up a wireless router or access point' and 'Add a wireless device' are disabled.

Ensure 'DisableWcnUi' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WCN\UI:DisableWcnUi does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.20.2_L2_Ensure_Prohibit_access_of_the_Windows_Connect_Now_wizards_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:56.837-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/15/subcontrol/4"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35606-3</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:56.837-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:56.212-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DisableWcnUi' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10354"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10271"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1001">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WCN\UI"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DisableWcnUi"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1272"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.5.20.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1272"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35606-3 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35606-3
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 15: Wireless Access Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the security use of wireless local area networks (LANS), access points, and wireless client systems.
    Subcontrol: 15.4
    Label: Configure Only Authorized Wireless Access On Client Machines
    Description: Where a specific business need for wireless access has been identified, configure wireless access on client machines to allow access only to authorized wireless networks. For devices that do not have an essential wireless business purpose, disable wireless access in the hardware configuration (basic input/output system or extensible firmware interface).

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18.5.21 Windows Connection Manager

This section contains recommendations for Windows Connection Manager settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WCM.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Fail

18.5.21.1 (L1) Ensure 'Minimize the number of simultaneous connections to the Internet or a Windows Domain' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting prevents computers from connecting to both a domain based network and a non-domain based network at the same time.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Blocking simultaneous connections can help prevent a user unknowingly allowing network traffic to flow between the Internet and the enterprise managed network.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Network\Windows Connection Manager\Minimize the number of simultaneous connections to the Internet or a Windows Domain

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template WCM.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'fMinimizeConnections' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WcmSvc\GroupPolicy:fMinimizeConnections does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.21.1_L1_Ensure_Minimize_the_number_of_simultaneous_connections_to_the_Internet_or_a_Windows_Domain_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:57.306-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/12"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35242-7</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:57.306-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:56.900-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'fMinimizeConnections' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10355"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10272"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1002">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WcmSvc\GroupPolicy"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="fMinimizeConnections"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1273"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.5.21.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1273"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35242-7 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35242-7
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 12: Boundary Defense: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Detect/prevent/correct the flow of information transferring networks of different trust levels with a focus on security-damaging data.

Back to Summary
Fail

18.5.21.2 (L1) Ensure 'Prohibit connection to non-domain networks when connected to domain authenticated network' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting prevents computers from connecting to both a domain based network and a non-domain based network at the same time.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

The potential concern is that a user would unknowingly allow network traffic to flow between the insecure public network and the enterprise managed network.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Network\Windows Connection Manager\Prohibit connection to non-domain networks when connected to domain authenticated network

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template WCM.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

The computer responds to automatic and manual network connection attempts based on the following circumstances:

Automatic connection attempts - When the computer is already connected to a domain based network, all automatic connection attempts to non-domain networks are blocked. - When the computer is already connected to a non-domain based network, automatic connection attempts to domain based networks are blocked.

Manual connection attempts - When the computer is already connected to either a non-domain based network or a domain based network over media other than Ethernet, and a user attempts to create a manual connection to an additional network in violation of this policy setting, the existing network connection is disconnected and the manual connection is allowed. - When the computer is already connected to either a non-domain based network or a domain based network over Ethernet, and a user attempts to create a manual connection to an additional network in violation of this policy setting, the existing Ethernet connection is maintained and the manual connection attempt is blocked.

Ensure 'fBlockNonDomain' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WcmSvc\GroupPolicy:fBlockNonDomain does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.21.2_L1_Ensure_Prohibit_connection_to_non-domain_networks_when_connected_to_domain_authenticated_network_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:53:57.884-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/12"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35375-5</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:53:57.884-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:53:57.322-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'fBlockNonDomain' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10356"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10273"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1003">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WcmSvc\GroupPolicy"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="fBlockNonDomain"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1274"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.5.21.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1274"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35375-5 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35375-5
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 12: Boundary Defense: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Detect/prevent/correct the flow of information transferring networks of different trust levels with a focus on security-damaging data.

Back to Summary

18.6 Printers

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Windows.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.7 Start Menu and Taskbar

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Windows.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.8 System

This section contains recommendations for System settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Windows.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.8.1 Access-Denied Assistance

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template srm-fci.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.8.2 App-V

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template appv.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1607 & Server 2016 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.8.3 Audit Process Creation

This section contains settings related to auditing of process creation events.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template AuditSettings.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Fail

18.8.3.1 (L1) Ensure 'Include command line in process creation events' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines what information is logged in security audit events when a new process has been created.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

When this policy setting is enabled, any user who has read access to the security events can read the command-line arguments for any successfully created process. Command-line arguments may contain sensitive or private information such as passwords or user data.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Audit Process Creation\Include command line in process creation events

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template AuditSettings.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'ProcessCreationIncludeCmdLine_Enabled' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System\Audit:ProcessCreationIncludeCmdLine_Enabled does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.3.1_L1_Ensure_Include_command_line_in_process_creation_events_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:11.791-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/14"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35802-8</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:11.791-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:11.220-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'ProcessCreationIncludeCmdLine_Enabled' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10357"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10274"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1040">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key"
                                                    value="SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System\Audit"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="ProcessCreationIncludeCmdLine_Enabled"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1275"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.8.3.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1275"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35802-8 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35802-8
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.14
    Label: Encrypt/Hash All Authentication Files And Monitor Their Access
    Description: Verify that all authentication files are encrypted or hashed and that these files cannot be accessed without root or administrator privileges. Audit all access to password files in the system.

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18.8.4 Credentials Delegation

This section contains settings related to Credential Delegation.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template CredSsp.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Fail

18.8.4.1 (L1) Ensure 'Remote host allows delegation of non-exportable credentials' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

Remote host allows delegation of non-exportable credentials. When using credential delegation, devices provide an exportable version of credentials to the remote host. This exposes users to the risk of credential theft from attackers on the remote host. The Restricted Admin Mode and Windows Defender Remote Credential Guard features are two options to help protect against this risk.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Note: More detailed information on Windows Defender Remote Credential Guard and how it compares to Restricted Admin Mode can be found at this link: Protect Remote Desktop credentials with Windows Defender Remote Credential Guard (Windows 10) | Microsoft Docs

Restricted Admin Mode was designed to help protect administrator accounts by ensuring that reusable credentials are not stored in memory on remote devices that could potentially be compromised. Windows Defender Remote Credential Guard helps you protect your credentials over a Remote Desktop connection by redirecting Kerberos requests back to the device that is requesting the connection. Both features should be enabled and supported, as they reduce the chance of credential theft.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Credentials Delegation\Remote host allows delegation of non-exportable credentials

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template CredSsp.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1703 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

The host will support the Restricted Admin Mode and Windows Defender Remote Credential Guard features.

Ensure 'AllowProtectedCreds' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CredentialsDelegation:AllowProtectedCreds does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.4.1_L1_Ensure_Remote_host_allows_delegation_of_non-exportable_credentials_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:17.622-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:17.622-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:17.154-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'AllowProtectedCreds' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10358"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10275"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1049">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CredentialsDelegation"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="AllowProtectedCreds"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1276"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.8.4.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1276"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

    CIS Controls V6.1:

    • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.

Back to Summary

18.8.5 Device Guard

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template DeviceGuard.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 RTM (Release 1507) Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.8.6 Device Health Attestation Service

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template TPM.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1709 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.8.7 Device Installation

This section contains recommendations related to device installation.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template DeviceInstallation.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.8.7.1 Device Installation Restrictions

This section contains recommendations related to device installation restrictions.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template DeviceInstallation.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Fail

18.8.7.1.1 (BL) Ensure 'Prevent installation of devices that match any of these device IDs' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to specify a list of Plug and Play hardware IDs and compatible IDs for devices that Windows is prevented from installing. This policy setting takes precedence over any other policy setting that allows Windows to install a device.

If you enable this policy setting, Windows is prevented from installing a device whose hardware ID or compatible ID appears in the list you create. If you enable this policy setting on a remote desktop server, the policy setting affects redirection of the specified devices from a remote desktop client to the remote desktop server.

If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, devices can be installed and updated as allowed or prevented by other policy settings.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

A BitLocker-protected computer may be vulnerable to Direct Memory Access (DMA) attacks when the computer is turned on or is in the Standby power state - this includes when the workstation is locked.

BitLocker with TPM-only authentication lets a computer enter the power-on state without any pre-boot authentication. Therefore, an attacker may be able to perform DMA attacks.

This issue is documented in Microsoft Knowledge Base article 2516445: Blocking the SBP-2 driver and Thunderbolt controllers to reduce 1394 DMA and Thunderbolt DMA threats to BitLocker.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Device Installation\Device Installation Restrictions\Prevent installation of devices that match any of these device IDs

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template DeviceInstallation.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

Devices matching the specified device IDs will be prevented from installation.

Ensure 'DenyDeviceIDs' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DeviceInstall\Restrictions:DenyDeviceIDs does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.7.1.1_BL_Ensure_Prevent_installation_of_devices_that_match_any_of_these_device_IDs_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:23.712-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13/subcontrol/5"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35360-7</ident>
   <metadata>
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                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:23.712-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:22.822-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DenyDeviceIDs' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10359"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10276"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1055">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key"
                                                    value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DeviceInstall\Restrictions"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DenyDeviceIDs"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1277"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.8.7.1.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1277"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35360-7 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35360-7
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
    Subcontrol: 13.5
    Label: Disable Write Capabilities To USB Devices
    Description: If there is no business need for supporting such devices, configure systems so that they will not write data to USB tokens or USB hard drives. If such devices are required, enterprise software should be used that can configure systems to allow only specific USB devices (based on serial number or other unique property) to be accessed, and that can automatically encrypt all data placed on such devices. An inventory of all authorized devices must be maintained.

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18.8.7.1.2 (BL) Ensure 'Prevent installation of devices that match any of these device IDs: Prevent installation of devices that match any of these device IDs' is set to 'PCI\CC_0C0A'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to specify a list of Plug and Play hardware IDs and compatible IDs for devices that Windows is prevented from installing. This policy setting takes precedence over any other policy setting that allows Windows to install a device.

If you enable this policy setting, Windows is prevented from installing a device whose hardware ID or compatible ID appears in the list you create. If you enable this policy setting on a remote desktop server, the policy setting affects redirection of the specified devices from a remote desktop client to the remote desktop server.

If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, devices can be installed and updated as allowed or prevented by other policy settings.

The recommended state for this setting is: PCI\CC_0C0A

A BitLocker-protected computer may be vulnerable to Direct Memory Access (DMA) attacks when the computer is turned on or is in the Standby power state - this includes when the workstation is locked.

BitLocker with TPM-only authentication lets a computer enter the power-on state without any pre-boot authentication. Therefore, an attacker may be able to perform DMA attacks.

This issue is documented in Microsoft Knowledge Base article 2516445: Blocking the SBP-2 driver and Thunderbolt controllers to reduce 1394 DMA and Thunderbolt DMA threats to BitLocker.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled, and add PCI\CC_0C0A to the Device IDs list:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Device Installation\Device Installation Restrictions\Prevent installation of devices that match any of these device IDs

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template DeviceInstallation.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

Thunderbolt controllers will be prevented from being installed in Windows.

Ensure '1' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to 'PCI\CC_0C0A' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DeviceInstall\Restrictions\DenyDeviceIDs:1 does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.7.1.2_BL_Ensure_Prevent_installation_of_devices_that_match_any_of_these_device_IDs_Prevent_installation_of_devices_that_match_any_of_these_device_IDs_is_set_to_PCICC_0C0A"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:24.322-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13/subcontrol/5"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35360-7</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:24.322-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:23.791-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure '1' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to 'PCI\CC_0C0A'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10360"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10277"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1056">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key"
                                                    value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DeviceInstall\Restrictions\DenyDeviceIDs"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="1"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
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   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
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                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1278"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.8.7.1.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1278"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35360-7 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35360-7
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
    Subcontrol: 13.5
    Label: Disable Write Capabilities To USB Devices
    Description: If there is no business need for supporting such devices, configure systems so that they will not write data to USB tokens or USB hard drives. If such devices are required, enterprise software should be used that can configure systems to allow only specific USB devices (based on serial number or other unique property) to be accessed, and that can automatically encrypt all data placed on such devices. An inventory of all authorized devices must be maintained.

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18.8.7.1.3 (BL) Ensure 'Prevent installation of devices that match any of these device IDs: Also apply to matching devices that are already installed.' is set to 'True' (checked)

Description:

This policy setting allows you to specify a list of Plug and Play hardware IDs and compatible IDs for devices that Windows is prevented from installing. This policy setting takes precedence over any other policy setting that allows Windows to install a device.

If you enable this policy setting, Windows is prevented from installing a device whose hardware ID or compatible ID appears in the list you create. If you enable this policy setting on a remote desktop server, the policy setting affects redirection of the specified devices from a remote desktop client to the remote desktop server.

If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, devices can be installed and updated as allowed or prevented by other policy settings.

The recommended state for this setting is: True (checked).

A BitLocker-protected computer may be vulnerable to Direct Memory Access (DMA) attacks when the computer is turned on or is in the Standby power state - this includes when the workstation is locked.

BitLocker with TPM-only authentication lets a computer enter the power-on state without any pre-boot authentication. Therefore, an attacker may be able to perform DMA attacks.

This issue is documented in Microsoft Knowledge Base article 2516445: Blocking the SBP-2 driver and Thunderbolt controllers to reduce 1394 DMA and Thunderbolt DMA threats to BitLocker.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled, and check the Also apply to matching devices that are already installed. checkbox:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Device Installation\Device Installation Restrictions\Prevent installation of devices that match any of these device IDs

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template DeviceInstallation.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

Existing devices (that match the device IDs specified) that were previously installed prior to the hardening will be disabled or removed.

Ensure 'DenyDeviceIDsRetroactive' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DeviceInstall\Restrictions:DenyDeviceIDsRetroactive does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.7.1.3_BL_Ensure_Prevent_installation_of_devices_that_match_any_of_these_device_IDs_Also_apply_to_matching_devices_that_are_already_installed._is_set_to_True_checked"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:25.104-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13/subcontrol/5"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35360-7</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:25.104-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:24.416-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DenyDeviceIDsRetroactive' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10361"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10278"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1057">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key"
                                                    value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DeviceInstall\Restrictions"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DenyDeviceIDsRetroactive"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1279"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.8.7.1.3.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1279"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35360-7 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35360-7
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
    Subcontrol: 13.5
    Label: Disable Write Capabilities To USB Devices
    Description: If there is no business need for supporting such devices, configure systems so that they will not write data to USB tokens or USB hard drives. If such devices are required, enterprise software should be used that can configure systems to allow only specific USB devices (based on serial number or other unique property) to be accessed, and that can automatically encrypt all data placed on such devices. An inventory of all authorized devices must be maintained.

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18.8.7.1.4 (BL) Ensure 'Prevent installation of devices using drivers that match these device setup classes' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to specify a list of device setup class globally unique identifiers (GUIDs) for device drivers that Windows is prevented from installing. This policy setting takes precedence over any other policy setting that allows Windows to install a device.

If you enable this policy setting, Windows is prevented from installing or updating device drivers whose device setup class GUIDs appear in the list you create. If you enable this policy setting on a remote desktop server, the policy setting affects redirection of the specified devices from a remote desktop client to the remote desktop server.

If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, Windows can install and update devices as allowed or prevented by other policy settings.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

A BitLocker-protected computer may be vulnerable to Direct Memory Access (DMA) attacks when the computer is turned on or is in the Standby power state - this includes when the workstation is locked.

BitLocker with TPM-only authentication lets a computer enter the power-on state without any pre-boot authentication. Therefore, an attacker may be able to perform DMA attacks.

This issue is documented in Microsoft Knowledge Base article 2516445: Blocking the SBP-2 driver and Thunderbolt controllers to reduce 1394 DMA and Thunderbolt DMA threats to BitLocker.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Device Installation\Device Installation Restrictions\Prevent installation of devices using drivers that match these device setup classes

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template DeviceInstallation.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

Devices matching the specified device setup classes will be prevented from installation.

Ensure 'DenyDeviceClasses' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DeviceInstall\Restrictions:DenyDeviceClasses does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.7.1.4_BL_Ensure_Prevent_installation_of_devices_using_drivers_that_match_these_device_setup_classes_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:25.634-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13/subcontrol/5"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34254-3</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:25.634-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:25.150-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DenyDeviceClasses' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10362"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10279"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1058">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key"
                                                    value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DeviceInstall\Restrictions"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DenyDeviceClasses"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1280"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.8.7.1.4.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1280"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34254-3 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34254-3
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
    Subcontrol: 13.5
    Label: Disable Write Capabilities To USB Devices
    Description: If there is no business need for supporting such devices, configure systems so that they will not write data to USB tokens or USB hard drives. If such devices are required, enterprise software should be used that can configure systems to allow only specific USB devices (based on serial number or other unique property) to be accessed, and that can automatically encrypt all data placed on such devices. An inventory of all authorized devices must be maintained.

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18.8.7.1.5 (BL) Ensure 'Prevent installation of devices using drivers that match these device setup classes: Prevent installation of devices using drivers for these device setup' is set to 'IEEE 1394 device setup classes'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to specify a list of device setup class globally unique identifiers (GUIDs) for device drivers that Windows is prevented from installing. This policy setting takes precedence over any other policy setting that allows Windows to install a device.

If you enable this policy setting, Windows is prevented from installing or updating device drivers whose device setup class GUIDs appear in the list you create. If you enable this policy setting on a remote desktop server, the policy setting affects redirection of the specified devices from a remote desktop client to the remote desktop server.

If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, Windows can install and update devices as allowed or prevented by other policy settings.

Here are the four entries we recommend and what they translate to:

  • {d48179be-ec20-11d1-b6b8-00c04fa372a7} - IEEE 1394 devices that support the SBP2 Protocol Class
  • {7ebefbc0-3200-11d2-b4c2-00a0C9697d07} - IEEE 1394 devices that support the IEC-61883 Protocol Class
  • {c06ff265-ae09-48f0-812c-16753d7cba83} - IEEE 1394 devices that support the AVC Protocol Class
  • {6bdd1fc1-810f-11d0-bec7-08002be2092f} - IEEE 1394 Host Bus Controller Class

The full list of system-defined device setup classes available in Windows is here: System-Defined Device Setup Classes Available to Vendors | Microsoft Docs

The recommended state for this setting is: {d48179be-ec20-11d1-b6b8-00c04fa372a7}, {7ebefbc0-3200-11d2-b4c2-00a0C9697d07}, {c06ff265-ae09-48f0-812c-16753d7cba83}, and {6bdd1fc1-810f-11d0-bec7-08002be2092f}

Note: IEEE 1394 has also been known/branded as FireWire (by Apple), i.LINK (by Sony) and Lynx (by Texas Instruments).

A BitLocker-protected computer may be vulnerable to Direct Memory Access (DMA) attacks when the computer is turned on or is in the Standby power state - this includes when the workstation is locked.

BitLocker with TPM-only authentication lets a computer enter the power-on state without any pre-boot authentication. Therefore, an attacker may be able to perform DMA attacks.

This issue is documented in Microsoft Knowledge Base article 2516445: Blocking the SBP-2 driver and Thunderbolt controllers to reduce 1394 DMA and Thunderbolt DMA threats to BitLocker.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled, and add {d48179be-ec20-11d1-b6b8-00c04fa372a7} to the device setup classes list:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Device Installation\Device Installation Restrictions\Prevent installation of devices using drivers that match these device setup classes

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template DeviceInstallation.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

IEEE 1394 drives & devices will be prevented from being installed in Windows.

All of the following tests or sub-groups must pass:
Ensure '\d+' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '{6bdd1fc1-810f-11d0-bec7-08002be2092f}' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DeviceInstall\Restrictions\DenyDeviceClasses:\d+ does not exist
All of the following tests or sub-groups must pass:
Ensure '\d+' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '{c06ff265-ae09-48f0-812c-16753d7cba83}' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DeviceInstall\Restrictions\DenyDeviceClasses:\d+ does not exist
All of the following tests or sub-groups must pass:
Ensure '\d+' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '{d48179be-ec20-11d1-b6b8-00c04fa372a7}' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DeviceInstall\Restrictions\DenyDeviceClasses:\d+ does not exist
Ensure '\d+' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '{7ebefbc0-3200-11d2-b4c2-00a0C9697d07}' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DeviceInstall\Restrictions\DenyDeviceClasses:\d+ does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
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             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
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             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:26.213-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
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   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34254-3</ident>
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                                     testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10281"
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                        <cis:evidence_item itemref="1060">
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                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10283"
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                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="\d+"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
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               </cis:evidence_object>
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         </cis:and>
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         <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND">
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            </xccdf:check>
            <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
               <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                   xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
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               <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                        xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
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         <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
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                                xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
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                                value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.8.7.1.5.3_var"/>
            <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                     xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
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                                     name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1283"/>
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      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
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                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.8.7.1.5.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1284"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34254-3 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34254-3
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
    Subcontrol: 13.5
    Label: Disable Write Capabilities To USB Devices
    Description: If there is no business need for supporting such devices, configure systems so that they will not write data to USB tokens or USB hard drives. If such devices are required, enterprise software should be used that can configure systems to allow only specific USB devices (based on serial number or other unique property) to be accessed, and that can automatically encrypt all data placed on such devices. An inventory of all authorized devices must be maintained.

Back to Summary
Fail

18.8.7.1.6 (BL) Ensure 'Prevent installation of devices using drivers that match these device setup classes: Also apply to matching devices that are already installed.' is set to 'True' (checked)

Description:

This policy setting allows you to specify a list of device setup class globally unique identifiers (GUIDs) for device drivers that Windows is prevented from installing. This policy setting takes precedence over any other policy setting that allows Windows to install a device.

If you enable this policy setting, Windows is prevented from installing or updating device drivers whose device setup class GUIDs appear in the list you create. If you enable this policy setting on a remote desktop server, the policy setting affects redirection of the specified devices from a remote desktop client to the remote desktop server.

If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, Windows can install and update devices as allowed or prevented by other policy settings.

The recommended state for this setting is: True (checked).

A BitLocker-protected computer may be vulnerable to Direct Memory Access (DMA) attacks when the computer is turned on or is in the Standby power state - this includes when the workstation is locked.

BitLocker with TPM-only authentication lets a computer enter the power-on state without any pre-boot authentication. Therefore, an attacker may be able to perform DMA attacks.

This issue is documented in Microsoft Knowledge Base article 2516445: Blocking the SBP-2 driver and Thunderbolt controllers to reduce 1394 DMA and Thunderbolt DMA threats to BitLocker.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled, and check the Also apply to matching devices that are already installed. checkbox:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Device Installation\Device Installation Restrictions\Prevent installation of devices using drivers that match these device setup classes

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template DeviceInstallation.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

Existing devices (that match the device setup classes specified) that were previously installed prior to the hardening will be disabled or removed.

Ensure 'DenyDeviceClassesRetroactive' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DeviceInstall\Restrictions:DenyDeviceClassesRetroactive does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.7.1.6_BL_Ensure_Prevent_installation_of_devices_using_drivers_that_match_these_device_setup_classes_Also_apply_to_matching_devices_that_are_already_installed._is_set_to_True_checked"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:26.823-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13/subcontrol/5"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34254-3</ident>
   <metadata>
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                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:26.260-08:00">
         <cis:and>
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References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34254-3 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34254-3
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
    Subcontrol: 13.5
    Label: Disable Write Capabilities To USB Devices
    Description: If there is no business need for supporting such devices, configure systems so that they will not write data to USB tokens or USB hard drives. If such devices are required, enterprise software should be used that can configure systems to allow only specific USB devices (based on serial number or other unique property) to be accessed, and that can automatically encrypt all data placed on such devices. An inventory of all authorized devices must be maintained.

Back to Summary

18.8.8 Device Redirection

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template DeviceRedirection.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.8.9 Disk NV Cache

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template DiskNVCache.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.8.10 Disk Quotas

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template DiskQuota.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.8.11 Display

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Display.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1703 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.8.12 Distributed COM

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template DCOM.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.8.13 Driver Installation

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template DeviceInstallation.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.8.14 Early Launch Antimalware

This section contains recommendations for configuring boot-start driver initialization settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template EarlyLaunchAM.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Fail

18.8.14.1 (L1) Ensure 'Boot-Start Driver Initialization Policy' is set to 'Enabled: Good, unknown and bad but critical'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to specify which boot-start drivers are initialized based on a classification determined by an Early Launch Antimalware boot-start driver. The Early Launch Antimalware boot-start driver can return the following classifications for each boot-start driver:

  • Good: The driver has been signed and has not been tampered with.
  • Bad: The driver has been identified as malware. It is recommended that you do not allow known bad drivers to be initialized.
  • Bad, but required for boot: The driver has been identified as malware, but the computer cannot successfully boot without loading this driver.
  • Unknown: This driver has not been attested to by your malware detection application and has not been classified by the Early Launch Antimalware boot-start driver.

If you enable this policy setting you will be able to choose which boot-start drivers to initialize the next time the computer is started.

If your malware detection application does not include an Early Launch Antimalware boot-start driver or if your Early Launch Antimalware boot-start driver has been disabled, this setting has no effect and all boot-start drivers are initialized.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: Good, unknown and bad but critical.

This policy setting helps reduce the impact of malware that has already infected your system.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: Good, unknown and bad but critical:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Early Launch Antimalware\Boot-Start Driver Initialization Policy

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template EarlyLaunchAM.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'DriverLoadPolicy' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '3' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Policies\EarlyLaunch:DriverLoadPolicy does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.14.1_L1_Ensure_Boot-Start_Driver_Initialization_Policy_is_set_to_Enabled_Good_unknown_and_bad_but_critical"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:01.252-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/8"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33231-2</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:01.252-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:00.900-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DriverLoadPolicy' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '3'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10368"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10285"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1014">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="System\CurrentControlSet\Policies\EarlyLaunch"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DriverLoadPolicy"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1286"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.8.14.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1286"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33231-2 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33231-2
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.

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18.8.15 Enhanced Storage Access

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template EnhancedStorage.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.8.16 File Classification Infrastructure

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template srm-fci.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.8.17 File Share Shadow Copy Agent

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template FileServerVSSAgent.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.8.18 File Share Shadow Copy Provider

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy templates FileServerVSSProvider.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.8.19 Filesystem (formerly NTFS Filesystem)

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template FileSys.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Note: This section was initially named NTFS Filesystem but was renamed by Microsoft to Filesystem starting with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates.

18.8.20 Folder Redirection

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template FolderRedirection.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.8.21 Group Policy

This section contains recommendations for configuring group policy-related settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template GroupPolicy.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.8.21.1 Logging and tracing

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template GroupPolicyPreferences.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Fail

18.8.21.2 (L1) Ensure 'Configure registry policy processing: Do not apply during periodic background processing' is set to 'Enabled: FALSE'

Description:

The 'Do not apply during periodic background processing' option prevents the system from updating affected policies in the background while the computer is in use. When background updates are disabled, policy changes will not take effect until the next user logon or system restart.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: FALSE (unchecked).

Setting this option to false (unchecked) will ensure that domain policy changes take effect more quickly, as compared to waiting until the next user logon or system restart.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled, then set the Do not apply during periodic background processing option to FALSE (unchecked):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Group Policy\Configure registry policy processing

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template GroupPolicy.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Group Policies will be reapplied every time they are refreshed, which could have a slight impact on performance.

Ensure 'NoBackgroundPolicy' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Group Policy\{35378EAC-683F-11D2-A89A-00C04FBBCFA2}:NoBackgroundPolicy does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.21.2_L1_Ensure_Configure_registry_policy_processing_Do_not_apply_during_periodic_background_processing_is_set_to_Enabled_FALSE"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:01.697-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/3/subcontrol/7"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35384-7</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:01.697-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:01.259-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'NoBackgroundPolicy' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10369"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10286"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1015">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key"
                                                    value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Group Policy\{35378EAC-683F-11D2-A89A-00C04FBBCFA2}"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="NoBackgroundPolicy"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1287"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.8.21.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1287"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35384-7 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35384-7
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 3: Secure Configurations for Hardware and Software on Mobile Devices, Laptops, Workstations, and Servers: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish, implement, and actively manage (track, report on, correct) the security configuration of laptops, servers, and workstations using a rigorous configuration management and change control process in order to prevent attackers from exploiting vulnerable services and settings.
    Subcontrol: 3.7
    Label: Deploy System Configuration Management Tools (i.e. Remediation Tools)
    Description: Deploy system configuration management tools, such as Active Directory Group Policy Objects for Microsoft Windows systems or Puppet for UNIX systems that will automatically enforce and redeploy configuration settings to systems at regularly scheduled intervals. They should be capable of triggering redeployment of configuration settings on a scheduled, manual, or event-driven basis.

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Fail

18.8.21.3 (L1) Ensure 'Configure registry policy processing: Process even if the Group Policy objects have not changed' is set to 'Enabled: TRUE'

Description:

The 'Process even if the Group Policy objects have not changed' option updates and reapplies policies even if the policies have not changed.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: TRUE (checked).

Setting this option to true (checked) will ensure unauthorized changes that might have been configured locally are forced to match the domain-based Group Policy settings again.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled, then set the Process even if the Group Policy objects have not changed option to TRUE (checked):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Group Policy\Configure registry policy processing

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template GroupPolicy.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Group Policies will be reapplied even if they have not been changed, which could have a slight impact on performance.

Ensure 'NoGPOListChanges' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Group Policy\{35378EAC-683F-11D2-A89A-00C04FBBCFA2}:NoGPOListChanges does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.21.3_L1_Ensure_Configure_registry_policy_processing_Process_even_if_the_Group_Policy_objects_have_not_changed_is_set_to_Enabled_TRUE"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:02.181-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/3/subcontrol/7"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35384-7</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:02.181-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:01.713-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'NoGPOListChanges' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10370"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10287"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1016">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key"
                                                    value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Group Policy\{35378EAC-683F-11D2-A89A-00C04FBBCFA2}"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="NoGPOListChanges"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1288"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.8.21.3.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1288"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35384-7 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35384-7
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 3: Secure Configurations for Hardware and Software on Mobile Devices, Laptops, Workstations, and Servers: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish, implement, and actively manage (track, report on, correct) the security configuration of laptops, servers, and workstations using a rigorous configuration management and change control process in order to prevent attackers from exploiting vulnerable services and settings.
    Subcontrol: 3.7
    Label: Deploy System Configuration Management Tools (i.e. Remediation Tools)
    Description: Deploy system configuration management tools, such as Active Directory Group Policy Objects for Microsoft Windows systems or Puppet for UNIX systems that will automatically enforce and redeploy configuration settings to systems at regularly scheduled intervals. They should be capable of triggering redeployment of configuration settings on a scheduled, manual, or event-driven basis.

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Pass

18.8.21.4 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off background refresh of Group Policy' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting prevents Group Policy from being updated while the computer is in use. This policy setting applies to Group Policy for computers, users and Domain Controllers.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

This setting ensures that group policy changes take effect more quickly, as compared to waiting until the next user logon or system restart.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Group Policy\Turn off background refresh of Group Policy

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template GroupPolicy.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'DisableBkGndGroupPolicy' is 'Existence Test' to 'none_exist' -- More
CIS-CAT did not expect to collect any matching registry items, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System:DisableBkGndGroupPolicy does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.21.4_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_background_refresh_of_Group_Policy_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:03.041-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/3/subcontrol/7"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35776-4</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:03.041-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:02.228-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="none_exist"
                               comment="Ensure 'DisableBkGndGroupPolicy' is 'Existence Test' to 'none_exist'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10371"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10288"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1017">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DisableBkGndGroupPolicy"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1289"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35776-4 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35776-4
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 3: Secure Configurations for Hardware and Software on Mobile Devices, Laptops, Workstations, and Servers: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish, implement, and actively manage (track, report on, correct) the security configuration of laptops, servers, and workstations using a rigorous configuration management and change control process in order to prevent attackers from exploiting vulnerable services and settings.
    Subcontrol: 3.7
    Label: Deploy System Configuration Management Tools (i.e. Remediation Tools)
    Description: Deploy system configuration management tools, such as Active Directory Group Policy Objects for Microsoft Windows systems or Puppet for UNIX systems that will automatically enforce and redeploy configuration settings to systems at regularly scheduled intervals. They should be capable of triggering redeployment of configuration settings on a scheduled, manual, or event-driven basis.

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18.8.22 Internet Communication Management

This section contains recommendations related to Internet Communication Management.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Windows.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.8.22.1 Internet Communication settings

This section contains recommendations related to Internet Communication settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Windows.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Fail

18.8.22.1.1 (L2) Ensure 'Turn off access to the Store' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting specifies whether to use the Store service for finding an application to open a file with an unhandled file type or protocol association. When a user opens a file type or protocol that is not associated with any applications on the computer, the user is given the choice to select a local application or use the Store service to find an application.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

The Store service is a retail outlet built into Windows, primarily for consumer use. In an enterprise managed environment the IT department should be managing the installation of all applications to reduce the risk of the installation of vulnerable software.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Internet Communication Management\Internet Communication settings\Turn off access to the Store

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template ICM.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

The 'Look for an app in the Store' item in the Open With dialog is removed.

Ensure 'NoUseStoreOpenWith' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer:NoUseStoreOpenWith does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.22.1.1_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_access_to_the_Store_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:06.276-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35626-1</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:06.276-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:06.056-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'NoUseStoreOpenWith' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10372"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10289"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1024">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="NoUseStoreOpenWith"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1290"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.8.22.1.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1290"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35626-1 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35626-1
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 2: Inventory of Authorized and Unauthorized Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage (inventory, track, and correct) all software on the network so that only authorized software is installed and can execute, and that unauthorized and unmanaged software is found and prevented from installation or execution.

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Fail

18.8.22.1.2 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off downloading of print drivers over HTTP' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting controls whether the computer can download print driver packages over HTTP. To set up HTTP printing, printer drivers that are not available in the standard operating system installation might need to be downloaded over HTTP.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Users might download drivers that include malicious code.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Internet Communication Management\Internet Communication settings\Turn off downloading of print drivers over HTTP

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template ICM.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

Print drivers cannot be downloaded over HTTP.

Note: This policy setting does not prevent the client computer from printing to printers on the intranet or the Internet over HTTP. It only prohibits downloading drivers that are not already installed locally.

Ensure 'DisableWebPnPDownload' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Printers:DisableWebPnPDownload does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.22.1.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_downloading_of_print_drivers_over_HTTP_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:06.525-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35781-4</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:06.525-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:06.291-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DisableWebPnPDownload' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10373"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10290"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1025">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Printers"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DisableWebPnPDownload"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1291"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.8.22.1.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1291"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35781-4 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35781-4
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 2: Inventory of Authorized and Unauthorized Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage (inventory, track, and correct) all software on the network so that only authorized software is installed and can execute, and that unauthorized and unmanaged software is found and prevented from installation or execution.

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18.8.22.1.3 (L2) Ensure 'Turn off handwriting personalization data sharing' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This setting turns off data sharing from the handwriting recognition personalization tool.

The handwriting recognition personalization tool enables Tablet PC users to adapt handwriting recognition to their own writing style by providing writing samples. The tool can optionally share user writing samples with Microsoft to improve handwriting recognition in future versions of Windows. The tool generates reports and transmits them to Microsoft over a secure connection.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

A person's handwriting is Personally Identifiable Information (PII), especially when it comes to your signature. As such, it is unacceptable in many environments to automatically upload PII to a website without explicit approval by the user.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Internet Communication Management\Internet Communication settings\Turn off handwriting personalization data sharing

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template ShapeCollector.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Tablet PC users cannot choose to share writing samples from the handwriting recognition personalization tool with Microsoft.

Ensure 'PreventHandwritingDataSharing' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\TabletPC:PreventHandwritingDataSharing does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.22.1.3_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_handwriting_personalization_data_sharing_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:06.791-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-32945-8</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:06.791-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:06.540-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'PreventHandwritingDataSharing' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10374"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10291"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1026">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\TabletPC"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="PreventHandwritingDataSharing"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1292"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.8.22.1.3.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1292"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-32945-8 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-32945-8
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.

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18.8.22.1.4 (L2) Ensure 'Turn off handwriting recognition error reporting' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

Turns off the handwriting recognition error reporting tool.

The handwriting recognition error reporting tool enables users to report errors encountered in Tablet PC Input Panel. The tool generates error reports and transmits them to Microsoft over a secure connection. Microsoft uses these error reports to improve handwriting recognition in future versions of Windows.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

A person's handwriting is Personally Identifiable Information (PII), especially when it comes to your signature. As such, it is unacceptable in many environments to automatically upload PII to a website without explicit approval by the user.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Internet Communication Management\Internet Communication settings\Turn off handwriting recognition error reporting

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template InkWatson.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

Users cannot start the handwriting recognition error reporting tool or send error reports to Microsoft.

Ensure 'PreventHandwritingErrorReports' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\HandwritingErrorReports:PreventHandwritingErrorReports does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.22.1.4_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_handwriting_recognition_error_reporting_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:07.166-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35784-8</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:07.166-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:06.806-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'PreventHandwritingErrorReports' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10375"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10292"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1027">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\HandwritingErrorReports"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="PreventHandwritingErrorReports"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1293"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.8.22.1.4.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1293"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35784-8 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35784-8
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.

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18.8.22.1.5 (L2) Ensure 'Turn off Internet Connection Wizard if URL connection is referring to Microsoft.com' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting specifies whether the Internet Connection Wizard can connect to Microsoft to download a list of Internet Service Providers (ISPs).

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

In an enterprise managed environment we want to lower the risk of a user unknowingly exposing sensitive data.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Internet Communication Management\Internet Communication settings\Turn off Internet Connection Wizard if URL connection is referring to Microsoft.com

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template ICM.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

The 'Choose a list of Internet Service Providers' path in the Internet Connection Wizard causes the wizard to exit. This prevents users from retrieving the list of ISPs, which resides on Microsoft servers.

Ensure 'ExitOnMSICW' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Internet Connection Wizard:ExitOnMSICW does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.22.1.5_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_Internet_Connection_Wizard_if_URL_connection_is_referring_to_Microsoft.com_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:07.447-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33153-8</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:07.447-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:07.166-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'ExitOnMSICW' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10376"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10293"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1028">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key"
                                                    value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Internet Connection Wizard"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="ExitOnMSICW"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1294"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.8.22.1.5.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1294"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33153-8 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33153-8
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.

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18.8.22.1.6 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off Internet download for Web publishing and online ordering wizards' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting controls whether Windows will download a list of providers for the Web publishing and online ordering wizards.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Although the risk is minimal, enabling this setting will reduce the possibility of a user unknowingly downloading malicious content through this feature.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Internet Communication Management\Internet Communication settings\Turn off Internet download for Web publishing and online ordering wizards

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template ICM.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

Windows is prevented from downloading providers; only the service providers cached in the local registry are displayed.

Ensure 'NoWebServices' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer:NoWebServices does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.22.1.6_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Internet_download_for_Web_publishing_and_online_ordering_wizards_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:07.697-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/7"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33143-9</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:07.697-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:07.462-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'NoWebServices' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10377"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10294"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1029">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="NoWebServices"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1295"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.8.22.1.6.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1295"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33143-9 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33143-9
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 7: Email and Web Browser Protections: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Minimize the attack surface and the opportunities for attackers to manipulate human behavior though their interaction with web browsers and email systems.

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18.8.22.1.7 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off printing over HTTP' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to disable the client computer's ability to print over HTTP, which allows the computer to print to printers on the intranet as well as the Internet.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Information that is transmitted over HTTP through this capability is not protected and can be intercepted by malicious users. For this reason, it is not often used in enterprise managed environments.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Internet Communication Management\Internet Communication settings\Turn off printing over HTTP

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template ICM.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

The client computer will not be able to print to Internet printers over HTTP.

Note: This policy setting affects the client side of Internet printing only. Regardless of how it is configured, a computer could act as an Internet Printing server and make its shared printers available through HTTP.

Ensure 'DisableHTTPPrinting' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Printers:DisableHTTPPrinting does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.22.1.7_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_printing_over_HTTP_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:07.994-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33783-2</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:07.994-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:07.712-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DisableHTTPPrinting' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10378"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10295"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1030">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Printers"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DisableHTTPPrinting"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1296"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.8.22.1.8.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1296"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33783-2 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33783-2
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
    Subcontrol: 13.1
    Label: Assess Data To Identify Sensitive Information
    Description: Perform an assessment of data to identify sensitive information that requires the application of encryption and integrity controls.

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18.8.22.1.8 (L2) Ensure 'Turn off Registration if URL connection is referring to Microsoft.com' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting specifies whether the Windows Registration Wizard connects to Microsoft.com for online registration.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Users in an enterprise managed environment should not be registering their own copies of Windows, providing their own PII in the process.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Internet Communication Management\Internet Communication settings\Turn off Registration if URL connection is referring to Microsoft.com

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template ICM.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

Users are blocked from connecting to Microsoft.com for online registration and they cannot register their copy of Windows online.

Ensure 'NoRegistration' is equal to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Registration Wizard Control:NoRegistration does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.22.1.8_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_Registration_if_URL_connection_is_referring_to_Microsoft.com_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:08.259-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33216-3</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:08.259-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:08.010-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'NoRegistration' is equal to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10379"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10296"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1031">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key"
                                                    value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Registration Wizard Control"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="NoRegistration"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1297"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.8.22.1.9.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1297"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33216-3 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33216-3
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

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18.8.22.1.9 (L2) Ensure 'Turn off Search Companion content file updates' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting specifies whether Search Companion should automatically download content updates during local and Internet searches.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

There is a small risk that users will unknowingly reveal sensitive information because of the topics they are searching for. This risk is very low because even if this setting is enabled users still must submit search queries to the desired search engine in order to perform searches.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Internet Communication Management\Internet Communication settings\Turn off Search Companion content file updates

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template ICM.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

Search Companion does not download content updates during searches.

Note: Internet searches will still send the search text and information about the search to Microsoft and the chosen search provider. If you select Classic Search, the Search Companion feature will be unavailable. You can select Classic Search by clicking Start, Search, Change Preferences, and then Change Internet Search Behavior.

Ensure 'DisableContentFileUpdates' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\SearchCompanion:DisableContentFileUpdates does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.22.1.9_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_Search_Companion_content_file_updates_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:08.494-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33817-8</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:08.494-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:08.275-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DisableContentFileUpdates' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10380"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10297"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1032">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\SearchCompanion"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DisableContentFileUpdates"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1298"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.8.22.1.10.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1298"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33817-8 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33817-8
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.

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18.8.22.1.10 (L2) Ensure 'Turn off the "Order Prints" picture task' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting specifies whether the 'Order Prints Online' task is available from Picture Tasks in Windows folders.

The Order Prints Online Wizard is used to download a list of providers and allow users to order prints online.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

In an enterprise managed environment we want to lower the risk of a user unknowingly exposing sensitive data.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Internet Communication Management\Internet Communication settings\Turn off the 'Order Prints' picture task

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template ICM.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

The task 'Order Prints Online' is removed from Picture Tasks in File Explorer folders.

Ensure 'NoOnlinePrintsWizard' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer:NoOnlinePrintsWizard does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.22.1.10_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_the_Order_Prints_picture_task_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:03.932-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34061-2</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:03.932-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:03.103-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'NoOnlinePrintsWizard' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10381"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10298"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1018">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="NoOnlinePrintsWizard"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1299"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.8.22.1.11.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1299"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34061-2 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34061-2
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.

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18.8.22.1.11 (L2) Ensure 'Turn off the "Publish to Web" task for files and folders' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting specifies whether the tasks Publish this file to the Web, Publish this folder to the Web, and Publish the selected items to the Web are available from File and Folder Tasks in Windows folders. The Web Publishing wizard is used to download a list of providers and allow users to publish content to the Web.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Users may publish confidential or sensitive information to a public service outside of the control of the organization.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Internet Communication Management\Internet Communication settings\Turn off the 'Publish to Web' task for files and folders

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template ICM.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

The 'Publish to Web' task is removed from File and Folder tasks in Windows folders.

Ensure 'NoPublishingWizard' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer:NoPublishingWizard does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.22.1.11_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_the_Publish_to_Web_task_for_files_and_folders_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:04.853-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33246-0</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:04.853-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:04.009-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'NoPublishingWizard' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10382"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10299"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1019">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="NoPublishingWizard"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1300"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.8.22.1.12.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1300"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33246-0 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33246-0
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.

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18.8.22.1.12 (L2) Ensure 'Turn off the Windows Messenger Customer Experience Improvement Program' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting specifies whether Windows Messenger can collect anonymous information about how the Windows Messenger software and service is used. Microsoft uses information collected through the Customer Experience Improvement Program to detect software flaws so that they can be corrected more quickly, enabling this setting will reduce the amount of data Microsoft is able to gather for this purpose.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Large enterprise managed environments may not want to have information collected by Microsoft from managed client computers.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Internet Communication Management\Internet Communication settings\Turn off the Windows Messenger Customer Experience Improvement Program

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template ICM.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

Windows Messenger will not collect usage information, and the user settings to enable the collection of usage information will not be shown.

Ensure 'CEIP' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Messenger\Client:CEIP does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.22.1.12_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_the_Windows_Messenger_Customer_Experience_Improvement_Program_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:05.353-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33957-2</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:05.353-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:04.900-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'CEIP' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10383"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10300"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1020">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Messenger\Client"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="CEIP"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1301"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.8.22.1.13.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1301"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33957-2 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33957-2
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.

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Fail

18.8.22.1.13 (L2) Ensure 'Turn off Windows Customer Experience Improvement Program' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting specifies whether Windows Messenger can collect anonymous information about how the Windows Messenger software and service is used.

Microsoft uses information collected through the Windows Customer Experience Improvement Program to detect software flaws so that they can be corrected more quickly, enabling this setting will reduce the amount of data Microsoft is able to gather for this purpose. The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Large enterprise managed environments may not want to have information collected by Microsoft from managed client computers.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Internet Communication Management\Internet Communication settings\Turn off Windows Customer Experience Improvement Program

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template ICM.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

All users are opted out of the Windows Customer Experience Improvement Program.

Ensure 'CEIPEnable' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\SQMClient\Windows:CEIPEnable does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.22.1.13_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_Windows_Customer_Experience_Improvement_Program_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:05.588-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33255-1</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:05.588-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:05.353-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'CEIPEnable' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10384"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10301"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1021">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\SQMClient\Windows"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="CEIPEnable"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1302"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.8.22.1.14.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1302"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33255-1 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33255-1
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.

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Fail

18.8.22.1.14 (L2) Ensure 'Turn off Windows Error Reporting' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting controls whether or not errors are reported to Microsoft.

Error Reporting is used to report information about a system or application that has failed or has stopped responding and is used to improve the quality of the product.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

If a Windows Error occurs in a secure, enterprise managed environment, the error should be reported directly to IT staff for troubleshooting and remediation. There is no benefit to the corporation to report these errors directly to Microsoft, and there is some risk of unknowingly exposing sensitive data as part of the error.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Internet Communication Management\Internet Communication settings\Turn off Windows Error Reporting

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template ICM.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

Users are not given the option to report errors to Microsoft.

All of the following tests or sub-groups must pass:
Ensure 'Disabled' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Error Reporting:Disabled does not exist
Ensure 'DoReport' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\PCHealth\ErrorReporting:DoReport does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.22.1.14_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_Windows_Error_Reporting_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:06.041-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34260-0</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:06.041-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:05.604-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'Disabled' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10385"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10302"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1022">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Error Reporting"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="Disabled"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DoReport' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10386"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10303"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1023">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\PCHealth\ErrorReporting"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DoReport"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1303"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.8.22.1.15.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1303"/>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1304"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.8.22.1.15.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1304"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34260-0 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34260-0
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.

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18.8.23 iSCSI

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template iSCSI.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.8.24 KDC

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template KDC.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.8.25 Kerberos

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Kerberos.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.8.26 Locale Services

This section contains recommendations for Locale Services settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Globalization.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Fail

18.8.26.1 (L2) Ensure 'Disallow copying of user input methods to the system account for sign-in' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy prevents automatic copying of user input methods to the system account for use on the sign-in screen. The user is restricted to the set of input methods that are enabled in the system account.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

This is a way to increase the security of the system account.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Locale Services\Disallow copying of user input methods to the system account for sign-in

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template Globalization.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Users will have input methods enabled for the system account on the sign-in page.

Ensure 'BlockUserInputMethodsForSignIn' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Control Panel\International:BlockUserInputMethodsForSignIn does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.26.1_L2_Ensure_Disallow_copying_of_user_input_methods_to_the_system_account_for_sign-in_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:08.822-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/5"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35101-5</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:08.822-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:08.494-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'BlockUserInputMethodsForSignIn' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10387"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10304"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1033">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Control Panel\International"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="BlockUserInputMethodsForSignIn"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1305"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.8.26.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1305"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35101-5 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35101-5
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.5
    Label: Ensure Workstation Screen Locks Are Configured
    Description: Configure screen locks on systems to limit access to unattended workstations.

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18.8.27 Logon

This section contains recommendations related to the logon process and lock screen.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Logon.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Fail

18.8.27.1 (L1) Ensure 'Do not display network selection UI' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to control whether anyone can interact with available networks UI on the logon screen.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

An unauthorized user could disconnect the PC from the network or can connect the PC to other available networks without signing into Windows.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Logon\Do not display network selection UI

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template Logon.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

The PC's network connectivity state cannot be changed without signing into Windows.

Ensure 'DontDisplayNetworkSelectionUI' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System:DontDisplayNetworkSelectionUI does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.27.1_L1_Ensure_Do_not_display_network_selection_UI_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:09.478-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/5"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33822-8</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:09.478-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:08.869-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DontDisplayNetworkSelectionUI' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10388"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10305"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1034">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DontDisplayNetworkSelectionUI"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1306"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.8.27.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1306"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33822-8 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33822-8
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 5: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.

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18.8.27.2 (L1) Ensure 'Do not enumerate connected users on domain-joined computers' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting prevents connected users from being enumerated on domain-joined computers.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

A malicious user could use this feature to gather account names of other users, that information could then be used in conjunction with other types of attacks such as guessing passwords or social engineering. The value of this countermeasure is small because a user with domain credentials could gather the same account information using other methods.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Logon\Do not enumerate connected users on domain-joined computers

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template Logon.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

The Logon UI will not enumerate any connected users on domain-joined computers.

Ensure 'DontEnumerateConnectedUsers' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System:DontEnumerateConnectedUsers does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.27.2_L1_Ensure_Do_not_enumerate_connected_users_on_domain-joined_computers_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:10.060-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/9"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35207-0</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:10.060-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:09.525-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DontEnumerateConnectedUsers' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10389"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10306"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1035">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DontEnumerateConnectedUsers"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1307"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.8.27.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1307"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35207-0 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35207-0
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.9
    Label: Configure Account Access Centrally
    Description: Configure access for all accounts through a centralized point of authentication, for example Active Directory or LDAP. Configure network and security devices for centralized authentication as well.

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18.8.27.3 (L1) Ensure 'Enumerate local users on domain-joined computers' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows local users to be enumerated on domain-joined computers.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

A malicious user could use this feature to gather account names of other users, that information could then be used in conjunction with other types of attacks such as guessing passwords or social engineering. The value of this countermeasure is small because a user with domain credentials could gather the same account information using other methods.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Logon\Enumerate local users on domain-joined computers

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template Logon.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'EnumerateLocalUsers' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System:EnumerateLocalUsers does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.27.3_L1_Ensure_Enumerate_local_users_on_domain-joined_computers_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:10.295-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/9"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34838-3</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:10.295-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:10.072-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'EnumerateLocalUsers' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10390"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10307"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1036">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="EnumerateLocalUsers"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1308"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.8.27.3.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1308"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34838-3 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34838-3
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.9
    Label: Configure Account Access Centrally
    Description: Configure access for all accounts through a centralized point of authentication, for example Active Directory or LDAP. Configure network and security devices for centralized authentication as well.

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18.8.27.4 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off app notifications on the lock screen' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to prevent app notifications from appearing on the lock screen.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

App notifications might display sensitive business or personal data.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Logon\Turn off app notifications on the lock screen

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template Logon.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

No app notifications are displayed on the lock screen.

Ensure 'DisableLockScreenAppNotifications' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System:DisableLockScreenAppNotifications does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.27.4_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_app_notifications_on_the_lock_screen_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:10.584-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/5"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34837-5</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:10.584-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:10.307-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DisableLockScreenAppNotifications' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10391"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10308"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1037">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DisableLockScreenAppNotifications"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1309"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.8.27.4.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1309"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34837-5 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34837-5
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.5
    Label: Ensure Workstation Screen Locks Are Configured
    Description: Configure screen locks on systems to limit access to unattended workstations.

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18.8.27.5 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off picture password sign-in' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to control whether a domain user can sign in using a picture password.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Note: If the picture password feature is permitted, the user's domain password is cached in the system vault when using it.

Picture passwords bypass the requirement for a typed complex password. In a shared work environment, a simple shoulder surf where someone observed the on-screen gestures would allow that person to gain access to the system without the need to know the complex password. Vertical monitor screens with an image are much more visible at a distance than horizontal key strokes, increasing the likelihood of a successful observation of the mouse gestures.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Logon\Turn off picture password sign-in

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template CredentialProviders.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Users will not be able to set up or sign in with a picture password.

Ensure 'BlockDomainPicturePassword' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System:BlockDomainPicturePassword does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.27.5_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_picture_password_sign-in_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:10.943-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/5"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35291-4</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:10.943-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:10.596-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'BlockDomainPicturePassword' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10392"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10309"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1038">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="BlockDomainPicturePassword"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1310"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.8.27.5.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1310"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35291-4 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35291-4
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.5
    Label: Ensure Workstation Screen Locks Are Configured
    Description: Configure screen locks on systems to limit access to unattended workstations.

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18.8.27.6 (L1) Ensure 'Turn on convenience PIN sign-in' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to control whether a domain user can sign in using a convenience PIN. In Windows 10, convenience PIN was replaced with Passport, which has stronger security properties. To configure Passport for domain users, use the policies under Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Microsoft Passport for Work.

Note: The user's domain password will be cached in the system vault when using this feature.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

A PIN is created from a much smaller selection of characters than a password, so in most cases a PIN will be much less robust than a password.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Logon\Turn on convenience PIN sign-in

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template CredentialProviders.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Note #2: In older Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates, this setting was initially named Turn on PIN sign-in, but it was renamed starting with the Windows 10 Release 1511 Administrative Templates.

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'AllowDomainPINLogon' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System:AllowDomainPINLogon does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.27.6_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_convenience_PIN_sign-in_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:11.205-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/5"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35095-9</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:11.205-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:10.955-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'AllowDomainPINLogon' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10393"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10310"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1039">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="AllowDomainPINLogon"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1311"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.8.27.6.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1311"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35095-9 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35095-9
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.5
    Label: Ensure Workstation Screen Locks Are Configured
    Description: Configure screen locks on systems to limit access to unattended workstations.

Back to Summary

18.8.28 Mitigation Options

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template GroupPolicy.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 RTM (Release 1507) Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.8.29 Net Logon

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Netlogon.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.8.30 OS Policies

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template OSPolicy.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1709 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.8.31 Performance Control Panel

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template PerfCenterCPL.admx/adml that is only included with the Microsoft Windows Vista through the Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates.

18.8.32 PIN Complexity

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Passport.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1703 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.8.33 Power Management

This section contains recommendations for Power Management settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Power.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.8.33.1 Button Settings

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Power.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.8.33.2 Energy Saver Settings

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Power.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1607 & Server 2016 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.8.33.3 Hard Disk Settings

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Power.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.8.33.4 Notification Settings

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Power.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.8.33.5 Power Throttling Settings

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Power.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1709 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.8.33.6 Sleep Settings

This section contains recommendations related to Power Management Sleep mode.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Power.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Fail

18.8.33.6.1 (BL) Ensure 'Allow standby states (S1-S3) when sleeping (on battery)' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

Dictates whether or not Windows is allowed to use standby states when sleeping the computer.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

System sleep states (S1-S3) keep power to the RAM which may contain secrets, such as the BitLocker volume encryption key. An attacker finding a computer in sleep states (S1-S3) could directly attack the memory of the computer and gain access to the secrets through techniques such as RAM reminisce and direct memory access (DMA).

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Power Management\Sleep Settings\Allow standby states (S1-S3) when sleeping (on battery)

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template Power.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'DCSettingIndex' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Power\PowerSettings\abfc2519-3608-4c2a-94ea-171b0ed546ab:DCSettingIndex does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.33.6.1_BL_Ensure_Allow_standby_states_S1-S3_when_sleeping_on_battery_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:12.056-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33169-4</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:12.056-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:11.806-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DCSettingIndex' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10394"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10311"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1041">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key"
                                                    value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Power\PowerSettings\abfc2519-3608-4c2a-94ea-171b0ed546ab"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DCSettingIndex"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1312"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.8.33.6.3.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1312"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33169-4 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33169-4
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
    Subcontrol: 13.2
    Label: Deploy Hard Drive Encryption Software
    Description: Deploy approved hard drive encryption software to mobile devices and systems that hold sensitive data.

Back to Summary
Fail

18.8.33.6.2 (BL) Ensure 'Allow standby states (S1-S3) when sleeping (plugged in)' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

Dictates whether or not Windows is allowed to use standby states when sleeping the computer.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

System sleep states (S1-S3) keep power to the RAM which may contain secrets, such as the BitLocker volume encryption key. An attacker finding a computer in sleep states (S1-S3) could directly attack the memory of the computer and gain access to the secrets through techniques such as RAM reminisce and direct memory access (DMA).

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Power Management\Sleep Settings\Allow standby states (S1-S3) when sleeping (plugged in)

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template Power.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'ACSettingIndex' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Power\PowerSettings\abfc2519-3608-4c2a-94ea-171b0ed546ab:ACSettingIndex does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.33.6.2_BL_Ensure_Allow_standby_states_S1-S3_when_sleeping_plugged_in_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:12.494-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34130-5</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:12.494-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:12.072-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'ACSettingIndex' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10395"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10312"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1042">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key"
                                                    value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Power\PowerSettings\abfc2519-3608-4c2a-94ea-171b0ed546ab"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="ACSettingIndex"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1313"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.8.33.6.4.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1313"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34130-5 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34130-5
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
    Subcontrol: 13.2
    Label: Deploy Hard Drive Encryption Software
    Description: Deploy approved hard drive encryption software to mobile devices and systems that hold sensitive data.

Back to Summary
Fail

18.8.33.6.3 (L1) Ensure 'Require a password when a computer wakes (on battery)' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

Specifies whether or not the user is prompted for a password when the system resumes from sleep.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Enabling this setting ensures that anyone who wakes an unattended computer from sleep state will have to provide logon credentials before they can access the system.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Power Management\Sleep Settings\Require a password when a computer wakes (on battery)

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template Power.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'DCSettingIndex' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Power\PowerSettings\0e796bdb-100d-47d6-a2d5-f7d2daa51f51:DCSettingIndex does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.33.6.3_L1_Ensure_Require_a_password_when_a_computer_wakes_on_battery_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:13.119-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/5"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33782-4</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:13.119-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:12.541-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DCSettingIndex' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10396"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10313"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1043">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key"
                                                    value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Power\PowerSettings\0e796bdb-100d-47d6-a2d5-f7d2daa51f51"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DCSettingIndex"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1314"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.8.33.6.5.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1314"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33782-4 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33782-4
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.5
    Label: Ensure Workstation Screen Locks Are Configured
    Description: Configure screen locks on systems to limit access to unattended workstations.

Back to Summary
Fail

18.8.33.6.4 (L1) Ensure 'Require a password when a computer wakes (plugged in)' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

Specifies whether or not the user is prompted for a password when the system resumes from sleep.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Enabling this setting ensures that anyone who wakes an unattended computer from sleep state will have to provide logon credentials before they can access the system.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Power Management\Sleep Settings\Require a password when a computer wakes (plugged in)

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template Power.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'ACSettingIndex' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Power\PowerSettings\0e796bdb-100d-47d6-a2d5-f7d2daa51f51:ACSettingIndex does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.33.6.4_L1_Ensure_Require_a_password_when_a_computer_wakes_plugged_in_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:13.822-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/5"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35462-1</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:13.822-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:13.150-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'ACSettingIndex' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10397"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10314"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1044">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key"
                                                    value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Power\PowerSettings\0e796bdb-100d-47d6-a2d5-f7d2daa51f51"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="ACSettingIndex"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1315"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.8.33.6.6.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1315"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35462-1 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35462-1
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.5
    Label: Ensure Workstation Screen Locks Are Configured
    Description: Configure screen locks on systems to limit access to unattended workstations.

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18.8.34 Recovery

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template ReAgent.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.8.35 Remote Assistance

This section contains recommendations related to Remote Assistance.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template RemoteAssistance.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Fail

18.8.35.1 (L1) Ensure 'Configure Offer Remote Assistance' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to turn on or turn off Offer (Unsolicited) Remote Assistance on this computer.

Help desk and support personnel will not be able to proactively offer assistance, although they can still respond to user assistance requests.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

A user might be tricked and accept an unsolicited Remote Assistance offer from a malicious user.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Remote Assistance\Configure Offer Remote Assistance

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template RemoteAssistance.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'fAllowUnsolicited' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services:fAllowUnsolicited does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.35.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_Offer_Remote_Assistance_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:14.572-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33801-2</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:14.572-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:13.854-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'fAllowUnsolicited' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10398"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10315"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1045">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="fAllowUnsolicited"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1316"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.8.35.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1316"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33801-2 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33801-2
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.1
    Label: Limit Open Ports, Protocols, and Services
    Description: Ensure that only ports, protocols, and services with validated business needs are running on each system.

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Fail

18.8.35.2 (L1) Ensure 'Configure Solicited Remote Assistance' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to turn on or turn off Solicited (Ask for) Remote Assistance on this computer.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

There is slight risk that a rogue administrator will gain access to another user's desktop session, however, they cannot connect to a user's computer unannounced or control it without permission from the user. When an expert tries to connect, the user can still choose to deny the connection or give the expert view-only privileges. The user must explicitly click the Yes button to allow the expert to remotely control the workstation.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Remote Assistance\Configure Solicited Remote Assistance

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template RemoteAssistance.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Users on this computer cannot use e-mail or file transfer to ask someone for help. Also, users cannot use instant messaging programs to allow connections to this computer.

Ensure 'fAllowToGetHelp' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services:fAllowToGetHelp does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.35.2_L1_Ensure_Configure_Solicited_Remote_Assistance_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:15.228-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/5/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35331-8</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:15.244-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:14.603-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'fAllowToGetHelp' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10399"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10316"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1046">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="fAllowToGetHelp"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1317"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.8.35.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1317"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35331-8 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35331-8
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 5: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 5.1
    Label: Minimize And Sparingly Use Administrative Privileges
    Description: Minimize administrative privileges and only use administrative accounts when they are required. Implement focused auditing on the use of administrative privileged functions and monitor for anomalous behavior.

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18.8.36 Remote Procedure Call

This section contains recommendations related to Remote Procedure Call.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template RPC.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Fail

18.8.36.1 (L1) Ensure 'Enable RPC Endpoint Mapper Client Authentication' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting controls whether RPC clients authenticate with the Endpoint Mapper Service when the call they are making contains authentication information. The Endpoint Mapper Service on computers running Windows NT4 (all service packs) cannot process authentication information supplied in this manner. This policy setting can cause a specific issue with 1-way forest trusts if it is applied to the trusting domain DCs (see Microsoft KB3073942), so we do not recommend applying it to Domain Controllers.

Note: This policy will not in effect until the system is rebooted.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Anonymous access to RPC services could result in accidental disclosure of information to unauthenticated users.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Remote Procedure Call\Enable RPC Endpoint Mapper Client Authentication

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template RPC.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

RPC clients will authenticate to the Endpoint Mapper Service for calls that contain authentication information. Clients making such calls will not be able to communicate with the Windows NT4 Server Endpoint Mapper Service.

Ensure 'EnableAuthEpResolution' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Rpc:EnableAuthEpResolution does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.36.1_L1_Ensure_Enable_RPC_Endpoint_Mapper_Client_Authentication_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:16.486-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35392-0</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:16.486-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:15.291-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'EnableAuthEpResolution' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10400"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10317"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1047">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Rpc"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="EnableAuthEpResolution"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1318"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.8.36.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1318"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35392-0 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35392-0
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.1
    Label: Limit Open Ports, Protocols, and Services
    Description: Ensure that only ports, protocols, and services with validated business needs are running on each system.

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Fail

18.8.36.2 (L1) Ensure 'Restrict Unauthenticated RPC clients' is set to 'Enabled: Authenticated'

Description:

This policy setting controls how the RPC server runtime handles unauthenticated RPC clients connecting to RPC servers.

This policy setting impacts all RPC applications. In a domain environment this policy setting should be used with caution as it can impact a wide range of functionality including group policy processing itself. Reverting a change to this policy setting can require manual intervention on each affected machine. This policy setting should never be applied to a Domain Controller.

A client will be considered an authenticated client if it uses a named pipe to communicate with the server or if it uses RPC Security. RPC Interfaces that have specifically requested to be accessible by unauthenticated clients may be exempt from this restriction, depending on the selected value for this policy setting.

-- 'None' allows all RPC clients to connect to RPC Servers running on the machine on which the policy setting is applied.

-- 'Authenticated' allows only authenticated RPC Clients (per the definition above) to connect to RPC Servers running on the machine on which the policy setting is applied. Exemptions are granted to interfaces that have requested them.

-- 'Authenticated without exceptions' allows only authenticated RPC Clients (per the definition above) to connect to RPC Servers running on the machine on which the policy setting is applied. No exceptions are allowed. This value has the potential to cause serious problems and is not recommended.

Note: This policy setting will not be applied until the system is rebooted.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: Authenticated.

Unauthenticated RPC communication can create a security vulnerability.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: Authenticated:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Remote Procedure Call\Restrict Unauthenticated RPC clients

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template RPC.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'RestrictRemoteClients' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Rpc:RestrictRemoteClients does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.36.2_L1_Ensure_Restrict_Unauthenticated_RPC_clients_is_set_to_Enabled_Authenticated"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:17.107-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35391-2</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:17.107-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:16.525-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'RestrictRemoteClients' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10401"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10318"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1048">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Rpc"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="RestrictRemoteClients"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1319"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.8.36.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1319"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35391-2 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35391-2
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.1
    Label: Limit Open Ports, Protocols, and Services
    Description: Ensure that only ports, protocols, and services with validated business needs are running on each system.

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18.8.37 Removable Storage Access

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template RemovableStorage.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.8.38 Scripts

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Scripts.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.8.39 Server Manager

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template ServerManager.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.8.40 Shutdown

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WinInit.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.8.41 Shutdown Options

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Winsrv.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.8.42 Storage Health

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template StorageHealth.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1709 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.8.43 System Restore

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template SystemRestore.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.8.44 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

This section contains recommendations related to Troubleshooting and Diagnostics.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Windows.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.8.44.1 Application Compatibility Diagnostics

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template pca.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.8.44.2 Corrupted File Recovery

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template FileRecovery.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.8.44.3 Disk Diagnostic

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template DiskDiagnostic.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.8.44.4 Fault Tolerant Heap

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template fthsvc.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.8.44.5 Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool

This section contains recommendations related to the Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template MSDT.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Fail

18.8.44.5.1 (L2) Ensure 'Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool: Turn on MSDT interactive communication with support provider' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting configures Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT) interactive communication with the support provider. MSDT gathers diagnostic data for analysis by support professionals.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

Due to privacy concerns, data should never be sent to any 3rd party since this data could contain sensitive information.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Troubleshooting and Diagnostics\Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool\Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool: Turn on MSDT interactive communication with support provider

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template MSDT.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

MSDT cannot run in support mode, and no data can be collected or sent to the support provider.

Ensure 'DisableQueryRemoteServer' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\ScriptedDiagnosticsProvider\Policy:DisableQueryRemoteServer does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.44.5.1_L2_Ensure_Microsoft_Support_Diagnostic_Tool_Turn_on_MSDT_interactive_communication_with_support_provider_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:19.900-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34972-0</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:19.900-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:19.010-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DisableQueryRemoteServer' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10402"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10319"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1051">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key"
                                                    value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\ScriptedDiagnosticsProvider\Policy"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DisableQueryRemoteServer"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1320"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.8.44.5.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1320"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34972-0 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34972-0
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.

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18.8.44.6 MSI Corrupted File Recovery

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Msi-FileRecovery.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.8.44.7 Scheduled Maintenance

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template sdiagschd.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.8.44.8 Scripted Diagnostics

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template sdiageng.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.8.44.9 Windows Boot Performance Diagnostics

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template PerformanceDiagnostics.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.8.44.10 Windows Memory Leak Diagnosis

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template LeakDiagnostic.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.8.44.11 Windows Performance PerfTrack

This section contains recommendations related to Windows Performance PerfTrack.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template PerformancePerftrack.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Fail

18.8.44.11.1 (L2) Ensure 'Enable/Disable PerfTrack' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting specifies whether to enable or disable tracking of responsiveness events.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

When enabled the aggregated data of a given event will be transmitted to Microsoft. The option exists to restrict this feature for a specific user, set the consent level, and designate specific programs for which error reports could be sent. However, centrally restricting the ability to execute PerfTrack to limit the potential for unauthorized or undesired usage, data leakage, or unintentional communications is highly recommended.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Troubleshooting and Diagnostics\Windows Performance PerfTrack\Enable/Disable PerfTrack

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template PerformancePerftrack.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Responsiveness events are not processed.

Ensure 'ScenarioExecutionEnabled' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WDI\{9c5a40da-b965-4fc3-8781-88dd50a6299d}:ScenarioExecutionEnabled does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.44.11.1_L2_Ensure_EnableDisable_PerfTrack_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:18.962-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33662-8</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:18.962-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:17.662-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'ScenarioExecutionEnabled' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10403"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10320"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1050">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key"
                                                    value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WDI\{9c5a40da-b965-4fc3-8781-88dd50a6299d}"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="ScenarioExecutionEnabled"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1321"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.8.44.11.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1321"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33662-8 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33662-8
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.

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18.8.45 Trusted Platform Module Services

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template TPM.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.8.46 User Profiles

This section contains recommendations related to User Profiles.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template UserProfiles.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Fail

18.8.46.1 (L2) Ensure 'Turn off the advertising ID' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting turns off the advertising ID, preventing apps from using the ID for experiences across apps.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Tracking user activity for advertising purposes, even anonymously, may be a privacy concern. In an enterprise managed environment, applications should not need or require tracking for targeted advertising.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\User Profiles\Turn off the advertising ID

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template UserProfiles.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

The advertising ID is turned off. Apps can't use the ID for experiences across apps.

Ensure 'DisabledByGroupPolicy' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\policies\Microsoft\Windows\AdvertisingInfo:DisabledByGroupPolicy does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.46.1_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_the_advertising_ID_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:21.009-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33823-6</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:21.009-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:19.979-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DisabledByGroupPolicy' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10404"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10321"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1052">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\policies\Microsoft\Windows\AdvertisingInfo"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DisabledByGroupPolicy"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1322"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.8.46.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1322"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33823-6 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33823-6
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.

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18.8.47 Windows File Protection

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsFileProtection.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.8.48 Windows HotStart

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template HotStart.admx/adml that is only included with the Microsoft Windows Vista through the Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates.

18.8.49 Windows Time Service

This section contains recommendations related to the Windows Time Service.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template W32Time.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.8.49.1 Time Providers

This section contains recommendations related to Time Providers.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template W32Time.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Fail

18.8.49.1.1 (L2) Ensure 'Enable Windows NTP Client' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting specifies whether the Windows NTP Client is enabled. Enabling the Windows NTP Client allows your computer to synchronize its computer clock with other NTP servers. You might want to disable this service if you decide to use a third-party time provider.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

A reliable and accurate account of time is important for a number of services and security requirements, including but not limited to distributed applications, authentication services, multi-user databases and logging services. The use of an NTP client (with secure operation) establishes functional accuracy and is a focal point when reviewing security relevant events.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Windows Time Service\Time Providers\Enable Windows NTP Client

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template W32Time.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

You can set the local computer clock to synchronize time with NTP servers.

Ensure 'Enabled' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\W32Time\TimeProviders\NtpClient:Enabled does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.49.1.1_L2_Ensure_Enable_Windows_NTP_Client_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:21.697-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/6/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33661-0</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:21.697-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:21.150-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'Enabled' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10405"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10322"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1053">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\W32Time\TimeProviders\NtpClient"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="Enabled"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1323"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.8.49.1.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1323"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33661-0 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33661-0
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring, and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage, and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.1
    Label: Use At Least Two Synchronized Time Sources For All Servers And Network Equipment
    Description: Include at least two synchronized time sources from which all servers and network equipment retrieve time information on a regular basis so that timestamps in logs are consistent.

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Fail

18.8.49.1.2 (L2) Ensure 'Enable Windows NTP Server' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to specify whether the Windows NTP Server is enabled.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

The configuration of proper time synchronization is critically important in an enterprise managed environment both due to the sensitivity of Kerberos authentication timestamps and also to ensure accurate security logging.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Windows Time Service\Time Providers\Enable Windows NTP Server

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template W32Time.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'Enabled' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\W32Time\TimeProviders\NtpServer:Enabled does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.49.1.2_L2_Ensure_Enable_Windows_NTP_Server_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:22.744-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35135-3</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:22.744-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:21.759-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'Enabled' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10406"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10323"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1054">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\W32Time\TimeProviders\NtpServer"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="Enabled"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1324"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.8.49.1.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1324"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35135-3 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35135-3
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.1
    Label: Limit Open Ports, Protocols, and Services
    Description: Ensure that only ports, protocols, and services with validated business needs are running on each system.

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18.9 Windows Components

This section contains recommendations for Windows Component settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Windows.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.1 Active Directory Federation Services

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template adfs.admx/adml that is only included with the Microsoft Windows Vista through the Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates.

18.9.2 ActiveX Installer Service

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template ActiveXInstallService.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.3 Add features to Windows 8 / 8.1 / 10 (formerly Windows Anytime Upgrade)

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsAnytimeUpgrade.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Note: This section was initially named Windows Anytime Upgrade but was renamed by Microsoft to Add features to Windows x starting with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates.

18.9.4 App Package Deployment

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template AppxPackageManager.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.5 App Privacy

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template AppPrivacy.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1511 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.6 App runtime

This section contains recommendations for App runtime settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template AppXRuntime.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Fail

18.9.6.1 (L1) Ensure 'Allow Microsoft accounts to be optional' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting lets you control whether Microsoft accounts are optional for Windows Store apps that require an account to sign in. This policy only affects Windows Store apps that support it.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Enabling this setting allows an organization to use their enterprise user accounts instead of using their Microsoft accounts when accessing Windows store apps. This provides the organization with greater control over relevant credentials. Microsoft accounts cannot be centrally managed and as such enterprise credential security policies cannot be applied to them, which could put any information accessed by using Microsoft accounts at risk.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\App runtime\Allow Microsoft accounts to be optional

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template AppXRuntime.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Windows Store apps that typically require a Microsoft account to sign in will allow users to sign in with an enterprise account instead.

Ensure 'MSAOptional' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System:MSAOptional does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.6.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_Microsoft_accounts_to_be_optional_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:23.478-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/9"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35803-6</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:23.478-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:23.244-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'MSAOptional' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10407"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10324"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1168">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="MSAOptional"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1325"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.6.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1325"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35803-6 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35803-6
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.9
    Label: Configure Account Access Centrally
    Description: Configure access for all accounts through a centralized point of authentication, for example Active Directory or LDAP. Configure network and security devices for centralized authentication as well.

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18.9.7 Application Compatibility

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template AppCompat.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.8 AutoPlay Policies

This section contains recommendations for AutoPlay policies.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template AutoPlay.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Fail

18.9.8.1 (L1) Ensure 'Disallow Autoplay for non-volume devices' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting disallows AutoPlay for MTP devices like cameras or phones.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

An attacker could use this feature to launch a program to damage a client computer or data on the computer.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\AutoPlay Policies\Disallow Autoplay for non-volume devices

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template AutoPlay.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

AutoPlay will not be allowed for MTP devices like cameras or phones.

Ensure 'NoAutoplayfornonVolume' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer:NoAutoplayfornonVolume does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.8.1_L1_Ensure_Disallow_Autoplay_for_non-volume_devices_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:25.931-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/8/subcontrol/3"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35289-8</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:25.931-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:25.759-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'NoAutoplayfornonVolume' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10408"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10325"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1183">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="NoAutoplayfornonVolume"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1326"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.8.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1326"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35289-8 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35289-8
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.
    Subcontrol: 8.3
    Label: Limit Use Of External Devices (i.e. USB)
    Description: Limit use of external devices to those with an approved, documented business need. Monitor for use and attempted use of external devices. Configure laptops, workstations, and servers so that they will not auto-run content from removable media, like USB tokens (i.e., “thumb drives”), USB hard drives, CDs/DVDs, FireWire devices, external serial advanced technology attachment devices, and mounted network shares. Configure systems so that they automatically conduct an anti-malware scan of removable media when inserted.

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Fail

18.9.8.2 (L1) Ensure 'Set the default behavior for AutoRun' is set to 'Enabled: Do not execute any autorun commands'

Description:

This policy setting sets the default behavior for Autorun commands. Autorun commands are generally stored in autorun.inf files. They often launch the installation program or other routines.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: Do not execute any autorun commands.

Prior to Windows Vista, when media containing an autorun command is inserted, the system will automatically execute the program without user intervention. This creates a major security concern as code may be executed without user's knowledge. The default behavior starting with Windows Vista is to prompt the user whether autorun command is to be run. The autorun command is represented as a handler in the Autoplay dialog.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: Do not execute any autorun commands:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\AutoPlay Policies\Set the default behavior for AutoRun

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template AutoPlay.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

AutoRun commands will be completely disabled.

Ensure 'NoAutorun' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer:NoAutorun does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.8.2_L1_Ensure_Set_the_default_behavior_for_AutoRun_is_set_to_Enabled_Do_not_execute_any_autorun_commands"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:26.212-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/8/subcontrol/3"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34771-6</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:26.212-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:25.931-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'NoAutorun' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10409"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10326"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1184">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="NoAutorun"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1327"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.8.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1327"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34771-6 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34771-6
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.
    Subcontrol: 8.3
    Label: Limit Use Of External Devices (i.e. USB)
    Description: Limit use of external devices to those with an approved, documented business need. Monitor for use and attempted use of external devices. Configure laptops, workstations, and servers so that they will not auto-run content from removable media, like USB tokens (i.e., “thumb drives”), USB hard drives, CDs/DVDs, FireWire devices, external serial advanced technology attachment devices, and mounted network shares. Configure systems so that they automatically conduct an anti-malware scan of removable media when inserted.

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Fail

18.9.8.3 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off Autoplay' is set to 'Enabled: All drives'

Description:

Autoplay starts to read from a drive as soon as you insert media in the drive, which causes the setup file for programs or audio media to start immediately. An attacker could use this feature to launch a program to damage the computer or data on the computer. Autoplay is disabled by default on some removable drive types, such as floppy disk and network drives, but not on CD-ROM drives.

Note: You cannot use this policy setting to enable Autoplay on computer drives in which it is disabled by default, such as floppy disk and network drives.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: All drives.

An attacker could use this feature to launch a program to damage a client computer or data on the computer.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: All drives:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\AutoPlay Policies\Turn off Autoplay

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template AutoPlay.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

Autoplay will be disabled - users will have to manually launch setup or installation programs that are provided on removable media.

Ensure 'NoDriveTypeAutoRun' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '255' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer:NoDriveTypeAutoRun does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.8.3_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Autoplay_is_set_to_Enabled_All_drives"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:26.369-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/8/subcontrol/3"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33791-5</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:26.369-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:26.212-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'NoDriveTypeAutoRun' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '255'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10410"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10327"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1185">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="NoDriveTypeAutoRun"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1328"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.8.3.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1328"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33791-5 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33791-5
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.
    Subcontrol: 8.3
    Label: Limit Use Of External Devices (i.e. USB)
    Description: Limit use of external devices to those with an approved, documented business need. Monitor for use and attempted use of external devices. Configure laptops, workstations, and servers so that they will not auto-run content from removable media, like USB tokens (i.e., “thumb drives”), USB hard drives, CDs/DVDs, FireWire devices, external serial advanced technology attachment devices, and mounted network shares. Configure systems so that they automatically conduct an anti-malware scan of removable media when inserted.

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18.9.9 Backup

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template UserDataBackup.admx/adml that is only included with the Microsoft Windows Vista through the Windows 10 Release 1511 Administrative Templates (except for the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates).

18.9.10 Biometrics

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Biometrics.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.11 BitLocker Drive Encryption

This section contains recommendations for configuring BitLocker.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.11.1 Fixed Data Drives

This section contains recommendations for configuring Fixed Data Drives in BitLocker.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Fail

18.9.11.1.1 (BL) Ensure 'Allow access to BitLocker-protected fixed data drives from earlier versions of Windows' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting configures whether or not fixed data drives formatted with the FAT file system can be unlocked and viewed on computers running Windows Server 2008 (non-R2), Windows Vista, Windows XP with Service Pack 3 (SP3), or Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) operating systems.

Note: This policy setting does not apply to drives that are formatted with the NTFS file system.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

By default BitLocker virtualizes FAT formatted drives to permit access via the BitLocker To Go Reader on previous versions of Windows. Additionally the BitLocker To Go Reader application is applied to the unencrypted portion of the drive.

The BitLocker To Go Reader application, like any other application, is subject to spoofing and could be a mechanism to propagate malware.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Fixed Data Drives\Allow access to BitLocker-protected fixed data drives from earlier versions of Windows

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Fixed data drives formatted with the FAT file system that are BitLocker-protected cannot be unlocked on computers running Windows Server 2008 (non-R2), Windows Vista, Windows XP with SP3 or Windows XP with SP2. BitLockerToGo.exe will not be installed.

Ensure 'FDVDiscoveryVolumeType' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '<none>' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:FDVDiscoveryVolumeType does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.1.1_BL_Ensure_Allow_access_to_BitLocker-protected_fixed_data_drives_from_earlier_versions_of_Windows_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:35.303-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34253-5</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:35.307-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:34.541-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'FDVDiscoveryVolumeType' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '&lt;none&gt;'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10411"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10328"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1074">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="FDVDiscoveryVolumeType"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1329"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.1.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1329"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34253-5 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34253-5
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
    Subcontrol: 13.2
    Label: Deploy Hard Drive Encryption Software
    Description: Deploy approved hard drive encryption software to mobile devices and systems that hold sensitive data.

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18.9.11.1.2 (BL) Ensure 'Choose how BitLocker-protected fixed drives can be recovered' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to control how BitLocker-protected fixed data drives are recovered in the absence of the required credentials. This policy setting is applied when you turn on BitLocker.

The 'Allow data recovery agent' check box is used to specify whether a Data Recovery Agent can be used with BitLocker-protected fixed data drives. Before a Data Recovery Agent can be used it must be added from the Public Key Policies item in either the Group Policy Management Console or the Local Group Policy Editor. Consult the BitLocker Drive Encryption Deployment Guide on Microsoft TechNet for more information about adding Data Recovery Agents.

In 'Configure user storage of BitLocker recovery information' select whether users are allowed, required, or not allowed to generate a 48-digit recovery password or a 256-bit recovery key.

Select 'Omit recovery options from the BitLocker setup wizard' to prevent users from specifying recovery options when they enable BitLocker on a drive. This means that you will not be able to specify which recovery option to use when you enable BitLocker, instead BitLocker recovery options for the drive are determined by the policy setting.

In 'Save BitLocker recovery information to Active Directory Domain Services' choose which BitLocker recovery information to store in AD DS for fixed data drives. If you select 'Backup recovery password and key package', both the BitLocker recovery password and key package are stored in AD DS. Storing the key package supports recovering data from a drive that has been physically corrupted. If you select 'Backup recovery password only', only the recovery password is stored in AD DS.

Select the 'Do not enable BitLocker until recovery information is stored in AD DS for fixed data drives' check box if you want to prevent users from enabling BitLocker unless the computer is connected to the domain and the backup of BitLocker recovery information to AD DS succeeds.

Note: If the 'Do not enable BitLocker until recovery information is stored in AD DS for fixed data drives' check box is selected, a recovery password is automatically generated.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Administrators should always have a safe, secure way to access encrypted data in the event users cannot access their data.

Additionally, as with any authentication method, a drive can be compromised by guessing or finding the authentication information used to access the drive.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Fixed Data Drives\Choose how BitLocker-protected fixed drives can be recovered

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

To use BitLocker, a Data Recovery Agent will need to be configured for fixed drives. To recover a drive will require highly-controlled access to the Data Recovery Agent private key.

Ensure 'FDVRecovery' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:FDVRecovery does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.1.2_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:36.213-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/10/subcontrol/3"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33072-0</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:36.213-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:35.466-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'FDVRecovery' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10412"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10329"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1075">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="FDVRecovery"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1330"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.1.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1330"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33072-0 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33072-0
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
    Subcontrol: 13.2
    Label: Deploy Hard Drive Encryption Software
    Description: Deploy approved hard drive encryption software to mobile devices and systems that hold sensitive data.
  • Control 10: Data Recovery Capability: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to properly back up critical information with a proven methodology for timely recovery of it.
    Subcontrol: 10.3
    Label: Properly Protect Backups
    Description: Ensure that backups are properly protected via physical security or encryption when they are stored, as well as when they are moved across the network. This includes remote backups and cloud services.

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Fail

18.9.11.1.3 (BL) Ensure 'Choose how BitLocker-protected fixed drives can be recovered: Allow data recovery agent' is set to 'Enabled: True'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to control how BitLocker-protected fixed data drives are recovered in the absence of the required credentials. This policy setting is applied when you turn on BitLocker.

The 'Allow data recovery agent' check box is used to specify whether a Data Recovery Agent can be used with BitLocker-protected fixed data drives. Before a Data Recovery Agent can be used it must be added from the Public Key Policies item in either the Group Policy Management Console or the Local Group Policy Editor. Consult the BitLocker Drive Encryption Deployment Guide on Microsoft TechNet for more information about adding Data Recovery Agents.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: True (checked).

Administrators should always have a safe, secure way to access encrypted data in the event users cannot access their data.

Additionally, as with any authentication method, a drive can be compromised by guessing or finding the authentication information used to access the drive.

To use BitLocker, a Data Recovery Agent will need to be configured for fixed drives. To recover a drive will require highly-controlled access to the Data Recovery Agent private key.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: True (checked):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Fixed Data Drives\Choose how BitLocker-protected fixed drives can be recovered: Allow data recovery agent

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'FDVManageDRA' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:FDVManageDRA does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.1.3_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Allow_data_recovery_agent_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:36.931-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/10/subcontrol/3"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33072-0</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:36.931-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:36.290-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'FDVManageDRA' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10413"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10330"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1076">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="FDVManageDRA"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1331"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.1.3.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1331"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33072-0 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33072-0
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 10: Data Recovery Capability: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to properly back up critical information with a proven methodology for timely recovery of it.
    Subcontrol: 10.3
    Label: Properly Protect Backups
    Description: Ensure that backups are properly protected via physical security or encryption when they are stored, as well as when they are moved across the network. This includes remote backups and cloud services.
  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
    Subcontrol: 13.2
    Label: Deploy Hard Drive Encryption Software
    Description: Deploy approved hard drive encryption software to mobile devices and systems that hold sensitive data.

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18.9.11.1.4 (BL) Ensure 'Choose how BitLocker-protected fixed drives can be recovered: Recovery Password' is set to 'Enabled: Allow 48-digit recovery password'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to control how BitLocker-protected fixed data drives are recovered in the absence of the required credentials. This policy setting is applied when you turn on BitLocker.

In 'Configure user storage of BitLocker recovery information' select whether users are allowed, required, or not allowed to generate a 48-digit recovery password or a 256-bit recovery key.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: Allow 48-digit recovery password.

Administrators should always have a safe, secure way to access encrypted data in the event users cannot access their data.

Additionally, as with any authentication method, a drive can be compromised by guessing or finding the authentication information used to access the drive.

To use BitLocker, a Data Recovery Agent will need to be configured for fixed drives. To recover a drive will require highly-controlled access to the Data Recovery Agent private key.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: Allow 48-digit recovery password:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Fixed Data Drives\Choose how BitLocker-protected fixed drives can be recovered: Recovery Password

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

A 48-digit recovery password will be permitted for fixed drives.

Ensure 'FDVRecoveryPassword' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:FDVRecoveryPassword does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.1.4_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Recovery_Password_is_set_to_Enabled_Allow_48-digit_recovery_password"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:37.510-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/10/subcontrol/3"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33072-0</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:37.510-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:36.978-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'FDVRecoveryPassword' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10414"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10331"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1077">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="FDVRecoveryPassword"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1332"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.1.4.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1332"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33072-0 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33072-0
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 10: Data Recovery Capability: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to properly back up critical information with a proven methodology for timely recovery of it.
    Subcontrol: 10.3
    Label: Properly Protect Backups
    Description: Ensure that backups are properly protected via physical security or encryption when they are stored, as well as when they are moved across the network. This includes remote backups and cloud services.
  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
    Subcontrol: 13.2
    Label: Deploy Hard Drive Encryption Software
    Description: Deploy approved hard drive encryption software to mobile devices and systems that hold sensitive data.

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18.9.11.1.5 (BL) Ensure 'Choose how BitLocker-protected fixed drives can be recovered: Recovery Key' is set to 'Enabled: Allow 256-bit recovery key'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to control how BitLocker-protected fixed data drives are recovered in the absence of the required credentials. This policy setting is applied when you turn on BitLocker.

In 'Configure user storage of BitLocker recovery information' select whether users are allowed, required, or not allowed to generate a 48-digit recovery password or a 256-bit recovery key.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: Allow 256-bit recovery key.

Administrators should always have a safe, secure way to access encrypted data in the event users cannot access their data.

Additionally, as with any authentication method, a drive can be compromised by guessing or finding the authentication information used to access the drive.

To use BitLocker, a Data Recovery Agent will need to be configured for fixed drives. To recover a drive will require highly-controlled access to the Data Recovery Agent private key.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: Allow 256-bit recovery key:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Fixed Data Drives\Choose how BitLocker-protected fixed drives can be recovered: Recovery Key

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

A 256-bit recovery key will be permitted for fixed drives.

Ensure 'FDVRecoveryKey' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:FDVRecoveryKey does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.1.5_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Recovery_Key_is_set_to_Enabled_Allow_256-bit_recovery_key"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:38.057-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/10/subcontrol/3"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33072-0</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:38.057-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:37.540-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'FDVRecoveryKey' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10415"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10332"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1078">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="FDVRecoveryKey"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1333"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.1.5.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1333"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33072-0 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33072-0
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 10: Data Recovery Capability: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to properly back up critical information with a proven methodology for timely recovery of it.
    Subcontrol: 10.3
    Label: Properly Protect Backups
    Description: Ensure that backups are properly protected via physical security or encryption when they are stored, as well as when they are moved across the network. This includes remote backups and cloud services.
  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
    Subcontrol: 13.2
    Label: Deploy Hard Drive Encryption Software
    Description: Deploy approved hard drive encryption software to mobile devices and systems that hold sensitive data.

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18.9.11.1.6 (BL) Ensure 'Choose how BitLocker-protected fixed drives can be recovered: Omit recovery options from the BitLocker setup wizard' is set to 'Enabled: True'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to control how BitLocker-protected fixed data drives are recovered in the absence of the required credentials. This policy setting is applied when you turn on BitLocker.

Select 'Omit recovery options from the BitLocker setup wizard' to prevent users from specifying recovery options when they enable BitLocker on a drive. This means that you will not be able to specify which recovery option to use when you enable BitLocker, instead BitLocker recovery options for the drive are determined by the policy setting.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: True (checked).

Administrators should always have a safe, secure way to access encrypted data in the event users cannot access their data.

Additionally, as with any authentication method, a drive can be compromised by guessing or finding the authentication information used to access the drive.

To use BitLocker, a Data Recovery Agent will need to be configured for fixed drives. To recover a drive will require highly-controlled access to the Data Recovery Agent private key.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: True (checked):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Fixed Data Drives\Choose how BitLocker-protected fixed drives can be recovered: Omit recovery options from the BitLocker setup wizard

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

The ability to manually select recovery options for fixed drives will not be presented to the user in the BitLocker setup wizard.

Ensure 'FDVHideRecoveryPage' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:FDVHideRecoveryPage does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.1.6_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Omit_recovery_options_from_the_BitLocker_setup_wizard_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:38.619-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/10/subcontrol/3"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33072-0</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:38.619-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:38.088-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'FDVHideRecoveryPage' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10416"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10333"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1079">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="FDVHideRecoveryPage"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1334"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.1.6.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1334"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33072-0 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33072-0
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 10: Data Recovery Capability: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to properly back up critical information with a proven methodology for timely recovery of it.
    Subcontrol: 10.3
    Label: Properly Protect Backups
    Description: Ensure that backups are properly protected via physical security or encryption when they are stored, as well as when they are moved across the network. This includes remote backups and cloud services.
  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
    Subcontrol: 13.2
    Label: Deploy Hard Drive Encryption Software
    Description: Deploy approved hard drive encryption software to mobile devices and systems that hold sensitive data.

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18.9.11.1.7 (BL) Ensure 'Choose how BitLocker-protected fixed drives can be recovered: Save BitLocker recovery information to AD DS for fixed data drives' is set to 'Enabled: False'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to control how BitLocker-protected fixed data drives are recovered in the absence of the required credentials. This policy setting is applied when you turn on BitLocker.

In 'Save BitLocker recovery information to Active Directory Domain Services' choose which BitLocker recovery information to store in AD DS for fixed data drives. If you select 'Backup recovery password and key package', both the BitLocker recovery password and key package are stored in AD DS. Storing the key package supports recovering data from a drive that has been physically corrupted. If you select 'Backup recovery password only', only the recovery password is stored in AD DS.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: False (unchecked).

Administrators should always have a safe, secure way to access encrypted data in the event users cannot access their data.

Additionally, as with any authentication method, a drive can be compromised by guessing or finding the authentication information used to access the drive.

To use BitLocker, a Data Recovery Agent will need to be configured for fixed drives. To recover a drive will require highly-controlled access to the Data Recovery Agent private key.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: False (unchecked):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Fixed Data Drives\Choose how BitLocker-protected fixed drives can be recovered: Save BitLocker recovery information to AD DS for fixed data drives

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'FDVActiveDirectoryBackup' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:FDVActiveDirectoryBackup does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.1.7_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Save_BitLocker_recovery_information_to_AD_DS_for_fixed_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:39.134-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/10/subcontrol/3"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33072-0</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:39.134-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:38.650-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'FDVActiveDirectoryBackup' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10417"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10334"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1080">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="FDVActiveDirectoryBackup"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1335"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.1.7.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1335"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33072-0 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33072-0
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 10: Data Recovery Capability: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to properly back up critical information with a proven methodology for timely recovery of it.
    Subcontrol: 10.3
    Label: Properly Protect Backups
    Description: Ensure that backups are properly protected via physical security or encryption when they are stored, as well as when they are moved across the network. This includes remote backups and cloud services.
  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
    Subcontrol: 13.2
    Label: Deploy Hard Drive Encryption Software
    Description: Deploy approved hard drive encryption software to mobile devices and systems that hold sensitive data.

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18.9.11.1.8 (BL) Ensure 'Choose how BitLocker-protected fixed drives can be recovered: Configure storage of BitLocker recovery information to AD DS' is set to 'Enabled: Backup recovery passwords and key packages'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to control how BitLocker-protected fixed data drives are recovered in the absence of the required credentials. This policy setting is applied when you turn on BitLocker.

In 'Save BitLocker recovery information to Active Directory Domain Services' choose which BitLocker recovery information to store in AD DS for fixed data drives. If you select 'Backup recovery password and key package', both the BitLocker recovery password and key package are stored in AD DS. Storing the key package supports recovering data from a drive that has been physically corrupted. If you select 'Backup recovery password only', only the recovery password is stored in AD DS.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: Backup recovery passwords and key packages.

Administrators should always have a safe, secure way to access encrypted data in the event users cannot access their data.

Additionally, as with any authentication method, a drive can be compromised by guessing or finding the authentication information used to access the drive.

To use BitLocker, a Data Recovery Agent will need to be configured for fixed drives. To recover a drive will require highly-controlled access to the Data Recovery Agent private key.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: Backup recovery passwords and key packages:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Fixed Data Drives\Choose how BitLocker-protected fixed drives can be recovered: Configure storage of BitLocker recovery information to AD DS:

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

None - this value is ignored when the checkbox above it (Save BitLocker recovery information to AD DS for fixed data drives) is False (unchecked), as is required in Rule 18.9.11.1.7. If that checkbox is set to True (checked), both recovery passwords and key packages for fixed drives will be saved to AD DS.

Ensure 'FDVActiveDirectoryInfoToStore' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:FDVActiveDirectoryInfoToStore does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.1.8_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Configure_storage_of_BitLocker_recovery_information_to_AD_DS_is_set_to_Enabled_Backup_recovery_passwords_and_key_packages"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:39.713-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/10/subcontrol/3"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33072-0</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:39.713-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:39.182-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'FDVActiveDirectoryInfoToStore' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10418"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10335"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1081">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="FDVActiveDirectoryInfoToStore"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1336"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.1.8.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1336"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33072-0 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33072-0
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 10: Data Recovery Capability: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to properly back up critical information with a proven methodology for timely recovery of it.
    Subcontrol: 10.3
    Label: Properly Protect Backups
    Description: Ensure that backups are properly protected via physical security or encryption when they are stored, as well as when they are moved across the network. This includes remote backups and cloud services.
  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
    Subcontrol: 13.2
    Label: Deploy Hard Drive Encryption Software
    Description: Deploy approved hard drive encryption software to mobile devices and systems that hold sensitive data.

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18.9.11.1.9 (BL) Ensure 'Choose how BitLocker-protected fixed drives can be recovered: Do not enable BitLocker until recovery information is stored to AD DS for fixed data drives' is set to 'Enabled: False'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to control how BitLocker-protected fixed data drives are recovered in the absence of the required credentials. This policy setting is applied when you turn on BitLocker.

Select the 'Do not enable BitLocker until recovery information is stored in AD DS for fixed data drives' check box if you want to prevent users from enabling BitLocker unless the computer is connected to the domain and the backup of BitLocker recovery information to AD DS succeeds.

Note: If the 'Do not enable BitLocker until recovery information is stored in AD DS for fixed data drives' check box is selected, a recovery password is automatically generated.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: False (unchecked).

Administrators should always have a safe, secure way to access encrypted data in the event users cannot access their data.

Additionally, as with any authentication method, a drive can be compromised by guessing or finding the authentication information used to access the drive.

To use BitLocker, a Data Recovery Agent will need to be configured for fixed drives. To recover a drive will require highly-controlled access to the Data Recovery Agent private key.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: False (unchecked):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Fixed Data Drives\Choose how BitLocker-protected fixed drives can be recovered: Do not enable BitLocker until recovery information is stored to AD DS for fixed data drives

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'FDVRequireActiveDirectoryBackup' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:FDVRequireActiveDirectoryBackup does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.1.9_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Do_not_enable_BitLocker_until_recovery_information_is_stored_to_AD_DS_for_fixed_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:40.369-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/10/subcontrol/3"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33072-0</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:40.369-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:39.744-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'FDVRequireActiveDirectoryBackup' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10419"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10336"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1082">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="FDVRequireActiveDirectoryBackup"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1337"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.1.9.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1337"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33072-0 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33072-0
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
    Subcontrol: 13.2
    Label: Deploy Hard Drive Encryption Software
    Description: Deploy approved hard drive encryption software to mobile devices and systems that hold sensitive data.
  • Control 10: Data Recovery Capability: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to properly back up critical information with a proven methodology for timely recovery of it.
    Subcontrol: 10.3
    Label: Properly Protect Backups
    Description: Ensure that backups are properly protected via physical security or encryption when they are stored, as well as when they are moved across the network. This includes remote backups and cloud services.

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18.9.11.1.10 (BL) Ensure 'Configure use of hardware-based encryption for fixed data drives' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to manage BitLocker's use of hardware-based encryption on fixed data drives and specify which encryption algorithms it can use with hardware-based encryption. Using hardware-based encryption can improve performance of drive operations that involve frequent reading or writing of data to the drive.

You can specify additional options that control whether BitLocker software-based encryption is used instead of hardware-based encryption on computers that do not support hardware-based encryption and whether you want to restrict the encryption algorithms and cipher suites used with hardware-based encryption.

Note: The 'Choose drive encryption method and cipher strength' policy setting does not apply to hardware-based encryption. The encryption algorithm used by hardware-based encryption is set when the drive is partitioned. By default, BitLocker uses the algorithm configured on the drive to encrypt the drive. The 'Restrict encryption algorithms and cipher suites allowed for hardware-based encryption' option enables you to restrict the encryption algorithms that BitLocker can use with hardware encryption. If the algorithm set for the drive is not available, BitLocker will disable the use of hardware-based encryption.

Encryption algorithms are specified by object identifiers (OID). For example:

  • AES 128 in CBC mode OID: 2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.2
  • AES 256 in CBC mode OID: 2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.42

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

From a strict security perspective the hardware-based encryption may offer the same, greater, or less protection than what is provided by BitLocker's software-based encryption depending on how the algorithms and key lengths compare.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Fixed Data Drives\Configure use of hardware-based encryption for fixed data drives

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Hardware-based encryption can improve performance of both read and write operations to the storage drive.

Ensure 'FDVHardwareEncryption' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:FDVHardwareEncryption does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.1.10_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_hardware-based_encryption_for_fixed_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:29.361-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33080-3</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:29.361-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:28.666-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'FDVHardwareEncryption' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10420"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10337"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1067">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="FDVHardwareEncryption"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1338"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.1.10.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1338"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33080-3 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33080-3
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
    Subcontrol: 13.2
    Label: Deploy Hard Drive Encryption Software
    Description: Deploy approved hard drive encryption software to mobile devices and systems that hold sensitive data.

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18.9.11.1.11 (BL) Ensure 'Configure use of hardware-based encryption for fixed data drives: Use BitLocker software-based encryption when hardware encryption is not available' is set to 'Enabled: True'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to manage BitLocker's use of hardware-based encryption on fixed data drives and specify which encryption algorithms it can use with hardware-based encryption. Using hardware-based encryption can improve performance of drive operations that involve frequent reading or writing of data to the drive.

If hardware-based encryption is not available BitLocker software-based encryption will be used instead.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: True (checked).

From a strict security perspective the hardware-based encryption may offer the same, greater, or less protection than what is provided by BitLocker's software-based encryption depending on how the algorithms and key lengths compare.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: True (checked):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Fixed Data Drives\Configure use of hardware-based encryption for fixed data drives: Use BitLocker software-based encryption when hardware encryption is not available

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'FDVAllowSoftwareEncryptionFailover' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:FDVAllowSoftwareEncryptionFailover does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.1.11_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_hardware-based_encryption_for_fixed_data_drives_Use_BitLocker_software-based_encryption_when_hardware_encryption_is_not_available_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:30.525-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33080-3</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:30.525-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:29.506-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'FDVAllowSoftwareEncryptionFailover' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10421"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10338"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1068">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="FDVAllowSoftwareEncryptionFailover"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1339"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.1.11.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1339"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33080-3 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33080-3
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
    Subcontrol: 13.2
    Label: Deploy Hard Drive Encryption Software
    Description: Deploy approved hard drive encryption software to mobile devices and systems that hold sensitive data.

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18.9.11.1.12 (BL) Ensure 'Configure use of hardware-based encryption for fixed data drives: Restrict encryption algorithms and cipher suites allowed for hardware-based encryption' is set to 'Enabled: False'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to manage BitLocker's use of hardware-based encryption on fixed data drives and specify which encryption algorithms it can use with hardware-based encryption. Using hardware-based encryption can improve performance of drive operations that involve frequent reading or writing of data to the drive.

You can specify additional options that control whether BitLocker software-based encryption is used instead of hardware-based encryption on computers that do not support hardware-based encryption and whether you want to restrict the encryption algorithms and cipher suites used with hardware-based encryption.

Note: The 'Choose drive encryption method and cipher strength' policy setting does not apply to hardware-based encryption. The encryption algorithm used by hardware-based encryption is set when the drive is partitioned. By default, BitLocker uses the algorithm configured on the drive to encrypt the drive. The 'Restrict encryption algorithms and cipher suites allowed for hardware-based encryption' option enables you to restrict the encryption algorithms that BitLocker can use with hardware encryption. If the algorithm set for the drive is not available, BitLocker will disable the use of hardware-based encryption.

Encryption algorithms are specified by object identifiers (OID). For example:

  • AES 128 in CBC mode OID: 2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.2
  • AES 256 in CBC mode OID: 2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.42

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: False (unchecked).

From a strict security perspective the hardware-based encryption may offer the same, greater, or less protection than what is provided by BitLocker's software-based encryption depending on how the algorithms and key lengths compare.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: False (unchecked):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Fixed Data Drives\Configure use of hardware-based encryption for fixed data drives: Restrict encryption algorithms and cipher suites allowed for hardware-based encryption

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'FDVRestrictHardwareEncryptionAlgorithms' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:FDVRestrictHardwareEncryptionAlgorithms does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.1.12_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_hardware-based_encryption_for_fixed_data_drives_Restrict_encryption_algorithms_and_cipher_suites_allowed_for_hardware-based_encryption_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:31.400-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33080-3</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:31.400-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:30.650-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'FDVRestrictHardwareEncryptionAlgorithms' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10422"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10339"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1069">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="FDVRestrictHardwareEncryptionAlgorithms"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1340"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.1.12.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1340"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33080-3 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33080-3
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
    Subcontrol: 13.2
    Label: Deploy Hard Drive Encryption Software
    Description: Deploy approved hard drive encryption software to mobile devices and systems that hold sensitive data.

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18.9.11.1.13 (BL) Ensure 'Configure use of hardware-based encryption for fixed data drives: Restrict crypto algorithms or cipher suites to the following:' is set to 'Enabled: 2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.2;2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.42'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to manage BitLocker's use of hardware-based encryption on fixed data drives and specify which encryption algorithms it can use with hardware-based encryption. Using hardware-based encryption can improve performance of drive operations that involve frequent reading or writing of data to the drive.

You can specify additional options that control whether BitLocker software-based encryption is used instead of hardware-based encryption on computers that do not support hardware-based encryption and whether you want to restrict the encryption algorithms and cipher suites used with hardware-based encryption.

Note: The 'Choose drive encryption method and cipher strength' policy setting does not apply to hardware-based encryption. The encryption algorithm used by hardware-based encryption is set when the drive is partitioned. By default, BitLocker uses the algorithm configured on the drive to encrypt the drive. The 'Restrict encryption algorithms and cipher suites allowed for hardware-based encryption' option enables you to restrict the encryption algorithms that BitLocker can use with hardware encryption. If the algorithm set for the drive is not available, BitLocker will disable the use of hardware-based encryption.

Encryption algorithms are specified by object identifiers (OID). For example:

  • AES 128 in CBC mode OID: 2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.2
  • AES 256 in CBC mode OID: 2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.42

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: 2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.2;2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.42.

From a strict security perspective the hardware-based encryption may offer the same, greater, or less protection than what is provided by BitLocker's software-based encryption depending on how the algorithms and key lengths compare.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: 2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.2;2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.42:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Fixed Data Drives\Configure use of hardware-based encryption for fixed data drives: Restrict crypto algorithms or cipher suites to the following:

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

None - this value is ignored when the checkbox above it (Restrict encryption algorithms and cipher suites allowed for hardware-based encryption) is False (unchecked), as is required in Rule 18.9.11.1.12. If that checkbox is set to True (checked), then the encryption algorithms permitted on fixed drives would be restricted to the specified object identifiers (OIDs).

Ensure 'FDVAllowedHardwareEncryptionAlgorithms' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.2;2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.42' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:FDVAllowedHardwareEncryptionAlgorithms does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.1.13_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_hardware-based_encryption_for_fixed_data_drives_Restrict_crypto_algorithms_or_cipher_suites_to_the_following_is_set_to_Enabled_2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.22.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.42"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:32.400-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33080-3</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:32.400-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:31.447-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'FDVAllowedHardwareEncryptionAlgorithms' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.2;2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.42'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10423"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10340"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1070">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="FDVAllowedHardwareEncryptionAlgorithms"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1341"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.1.13.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1341"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33080-3 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33080-3
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
    Subcontrol: 13.2
    Label: Deploy Hard Drive Encryption Software
    Description: Deploy approved hard drive encryption software to mobile devices and systems that hold sensitive data.

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18.9.11.1.14 (BL) Ensure 'Configure use of passwords for fixed data drives' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting specifies whether a password is required to unlock BitLocker-protected fixed data drives.

Note: This setting is enforced when turning on BitLocker, not when unlocking a volume. BitLocker will allow unlocking a drive with any of the protectors available on the drive.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

Using a dictionary-style attack, passwords can be guessed or discovered by repeatedly attempting to unlock a drive. Since this type of BitLocker password does include anti-dictionary attack protections provided by a TPM, for example, there is no mechanism to slow down rapid brute-force attacks against them.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Fixed Data Drives\Configure use of passwords for fixed data drives

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

The password option will not be available when configuring BitLocker for fixed drives.

Ensure 'FDVPassphrase' is equal to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:FDVPassphrase does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.1.14_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_passwords_for_fixed_data_drives_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:33.310-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33165-2</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:33.310-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:32.443-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'FDVPassphrase' is equal to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10424"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10341"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1071">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="FDVPassphrase"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1342"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.1.14.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1342"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33165-2 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33165-2
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

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18.9.11.1.15 (BL) Ensure 'Configure use of smart cards on fixed data drives' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to specify whether smart cards can be used to authenticate user access to the BitLocker-protected fixed data drives on a computer.

Smart cards can be used to authenticate user access to the drive. You can require smart card authentication by selecting the 'Require use of smart cards on fixed data drives' check box.

Note: This setting is enforced when turning on BitLocker, not when unlocking a drive. BitLocker will allow unlocking a drive with any of the protectors available on the drive.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

A drive can be compromised by guessing or finding the authentication information used to access the drive. For example, a password could be guessed, or a drive set to automatically unlock could be lost or stolen with the computer it automatically unlocks with.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Fixed Data Drives\Configure use of smart cards on fixed data drives

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'FDVAllowUserCert' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:FDVAllowUserCert does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.1.15_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_smart_cards_on_fixed_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:33.935-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/11"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33102-5</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:33.935-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:33.353-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'FDVAllowUserCert' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10425"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10342"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1072">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="FDVAllowUserCert"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1343"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.1.15.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1343"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33102-5 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33102-5
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.11
    Label: Use Multi-factor Authentication For Accounts Accessing Sensitive Data Or Systems
    Description: Require multi-factor authentication for all user accounts that have access to sensitive data or systems. Multi-factor authentication can be achieved using smart cards, certificates, One Time Password (OTP) tokens, or biometrics.

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18.9.11.1.16 (BL) Ensure 'Configure use of smart cards on fixed data drives: Require use of smart cards on fixed data drives' is set to 'Enabled: True'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to specify whether smart cards must be used to authenticate user access to the BitLocker-protected fixed data drives on a computer.

Smart cards can be used to authenticate user access to the drive. You can require a smart card authentication by selecting the 'Require use of smart cards on fixed data drives' check box.

Note: This setting is enforced when turning on BitLocker, not when unlocking a drive. BitLocker will allow unlocking a drive with any of the protectors available on the drive.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: True (checked).

A drive can be compromised by guessing or finding the authentication information used to access the drive. For example, a password could be guessed, or a drive set to automatically unlock could be lost or stolen with the computer it automatically unlocks with.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: True (checked):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Fixed Data Drives\Configure use of smart cards on fixed data drives: Require use of smart cards on fixed data drives

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Smart cards will be required to authenticate user access to fixed data drives. Use of smart cards requires PKI infrastructure. Users will need to authenticate with the smart card to unlock the fixed data drive every time they restart the computer.

Ensure 'FDVEnforceUserCert' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:FDVEnforceUserCert does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.1.16_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_smart_cards_on_fixed_data_drives_Require_use_of_smart_cards_on_fixed_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:34.502-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/11"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33102-5</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:34.502-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:33.974-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'FDVEnforceUserCert' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10426"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10343"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1073">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="FDVEnforceUserCert"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1344"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.1.16.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1344"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33102-5 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33102-5
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.11
    Label: Use Multi-factor Authentication For Accounts Accessing Sensitive Data Or Systems
    Description: Require multi-factor authentication for all user accounts that have access to sensitive data or systems. Multi-factor authentication can be achieved using smart cards, certificates, One Time Password (OTP) tokens, or biometrics.

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18.9.11.2 Operating System Drives

This section contains recommendations for configuring Operating System Drives in BitLocker.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

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18.9.11.2.1 (BL) Ensure 'Allow enhanced PINs for startup' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to configure whether or not enhanced startup PINs are used with BitLocker.

Enhanced startup PINs permit the use of characters including uppercase and lowercase letters, symbols, numbers, and spaces. This policy setting is applied when you turn on BitLocker.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

A numeric-only PIN provides less entropy than a PIN that is alpha-numeric. When not using enhanced PIN for startup, BitLocker requires the use of the function keys [F1-F10] for PIN entry since the PIN is entered in the pre-OS environment before localization support is available. This limits each PIN digit to one of ten possibilities. The TPM has an anti-hammering feature that includes a mechanism to exponentially increase the delay for PIN retry attempts; however, an attacker is able to more effectively mount a brute force attack using a domain of 10 digits of the function keys.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Operating System Drives\Allow enhanced PINs for startup

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

All new BitLocker startup PINs set will be enhanced PINs.

Note: Not all computers enable full keyboard support in the Pre-OS environment. Some keys may not be available. It is recommended this functionality be tested using the computers in your environment prior to it being deployed.

Ensure 'UseEnhancedPin' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:UseEnhancedPin does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.1_BL_Ensure_Allow_enhanced_PINs_for_startup_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:47.775-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/11"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33100-9</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:47.775-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:47.197-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'UseEnhancedPin' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10427"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10344"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1093">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="UseEnhancedPin"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1345"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.2.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1345"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33100-9 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33100-9
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.11
    Label: Use Multi-factor Authentication For Accounts Accessing Sensitive Data Or Systems
    Description: Require multi-factor authentication for all user accounts that have access to sensitive data or systems. Multi-factor authentication can be achieved using smart cards, certificates, One Time Password (OTP) tokens, or biometrics.

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18.9.11.2.2 (BL) Ensure 'Allow Secure Boot for integrity validation' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to configure whether Secure Boot will be allowed as the platform integrity provider for BitLocker operating system drives.

Secure Boot ensures that the PC's pre-boot environment only loads firmware that is digitally signed by authorized software publishers. Secure Boot also provides more flexibility for managing pre-boot configuration than legacy BitLocker integrity checks.

Secure Boot requires a system that meets the UEFI 2.3.1 Specifications for Class 2 and Class 3 computers.

When this policy is enabled and the hardware is capable of using Secure Boot for BitLocker scenarios, the 'Use enhanced Boot Configuration Data validation profile' group policy setting is ignored and Secure Boot verifies BCD settings according to the Secure Boot policy setting, which is configured separately from BitLocker.

Note: If the group policy setting 'Configure TPM platform validation profile for native UEFI firmware configurations' is enabled and has PCR 7 omitted, BitLocker will be prevented from using Secure Boot for platform or Boot Configuration Data (BCD) integrity validation.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Secure Boot ensures that only firmware digitally signed by authorized software publishers is loaded during computer startup, which reduces the risk of rootkits and other types of malware from gaining control of the system. It also helps provide protection against malicious users booting from an alternate operating system.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Operating System Drives\Allow Secure Boot for integrity validation

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'OSAllowSecureBootForIntegrity' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:OSAllowSecureBootForIntegrity does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.2_BL_Ensure_Allow_Secure_Boot_for_integrity_validation_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:50.400-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35393-8</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:50.400-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:49.619-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'OSAllowSecureBootForIntegrity' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10428"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10345"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1097">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="OSAllowSecureBootForIntegrity"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1346"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.2.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1346"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35393-8 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35393-8
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 2: Inventory of Authorized and Unauthorized Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage (inventory, track, and correct) all software on the network so that only authorized software is installed and can execute, and that unauthorized and unmanaged software is found and prevented from installation or execution.

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18.9.11.2.3 (BL) Ensure 'Choose how BitLocker-protected operating system drives can be recovered' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to control how BitLocker-protected operating system drives are recovered in the absence of the required startup key information. This policy setting is applied when you turn on BitLocker.

The 'Allow certificate-based data recovery agent' check box is used to specify whether a Data Recovery Agent can be used with BitLocker-protected operating system drives. Before a Data Recovery Agent can be used it must be added from the Public Key Policies item in either the Group Policy Management Console or the Local Group Policy Editor. Consult the BitLocker Drive Encryption Deployment Guide on Microsoft TechNet for more information about adding Data Recovery Agents.

In 'Configure user storage of BitLocker recovery information' select whether users are allowed, required, or not allowed to generate a 48-digit recovery password or a 256-bit recovery key.

Select 'Omit recovery options from the BitLocker setup wizard' to prevent users from specifying recovery options when they enable BitLocker on a drive. This means that you will not be able to specify which recovery option to use when you enable BitLocker, instead BitLocker recovery options for the drive are determined by the policy setting.

In 'Save BitLocker recovery information to Active Directory Domain Services', choose which BitLocker recovery information to store in AD DS for operating system drives. If you select 'Backup recovery password and key package', both the BitLocker recovery password and key package are stored in AD DS. Storing the key package supports recovering data from a drive that has been physically corrupted. If you select 'Backup recovery password only', only the recovery password is stored in AD DS.

Select the 'Do not enable BitLocker until recovery information is stored in AD DS for operating system drives' check box if you want to prevent users from enabling BitLocker unless the computer is connected to the domain and the backup of BitLocker recovery information to AD DS succeeds.

Note: If the 'Do not enable BitLocker until recovery information is stored in AD DS for operating system drives' check box is selected, a recovery password is automatically generated.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Should a user lose their primary means for accessing an encrypted OS volume, or should the system not pass its boot time integrity checks, the system will go into recovery mode. If the recovery key has not been backed up to Active Directory, the user would need to have saved the recovery key to another location such as a USB flash drive, or have printed the recovery password, and now have access to one of those in order to recovery the system. If the user is unable to produce the recovery key, then the user will be denied access to the encrypted volume and subsequently any data that is stored there.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Operating System Drives\Choose how BitLocker-protected operating system drives can be recovered

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Users will need to be domain connected to turn on BitLocker. This policy is not FIPS complaint.

Ensure 'OSRecovery' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:OSRecovery does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.3_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:51.104-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/10/subcontrol/3"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33101-7</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:51.104-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:50.432-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'OSRecovery' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10429"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10346"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1098">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="OSRecovery"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1347"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.2.3.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1347"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33101-7 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33101-7
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
    Subcontrol: 13.2
    Label: Deploy Hard Drive Encryption Software
    Description: Deploy approved hard drive encryption software to mobile devices and systems that hold sensitive data.
  • Control 10: Data Recovery Capability: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to properly back up critical information with a proven methodology for timely recovery of it.
    Subcontrol: 10.3
    Label: Properly Protect Backups
    Description: Ensure that backups are properly protected via physical security or encryption when they are stored, as well as when they are moved across the network. This includes remote backups and cloud services.

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18.9.11.2.4 (BL) Ensure 'Choose how BitLocker-protected operating system drives can be recovered: Allow data recovery agent' is set to 'Enabled: False'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to control how BitLocker-protected operating system drives are recovered in the absence of the required startup key information. This policy setting is applied when you turn on BitLocker.

The 'Allow certificate-based data recovery agent' check box is used to specify whether a Data Recovery Agent can be used with BitLocker-protected operating system drives. Before a Data Recovery Agent can be used it must be added from the Public Key Policies item in either the Group Policy Management Console or the Local Group Policy Editor. Consult the BitLocker Drive Encryption Deployment Guide on Microsoft TechNet for more information about adding Data Recovery Agents.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: False (unchecked).

Should a user lose their primary means for accessing an encrypted OS volume, or should the system not pass its boot time integrity checks, the system will go into recovery mode. If the recovery key has not been backed up to Active Directory, the user would need to have saved the recovery key to another location such as a USB flash drive, or have printed the recovery password, and now have access to one of those in order to recovery the system. If the user is unable to produce the recovery key, then the user will be denied access to the encrypted volume and subsequently any data that is stored there.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: False (unchecked):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Operating System Drives\Choose how BitLocker-protected operating system drives can be recovered: Allow data recovery agent

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

A Data Recovery Agent will not be permitted for the operating system drive. Users will need to be domain connected to turn on BitLocker. This policy is not FIPS complaint.

Ensure 'OSManageDRA' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:OSManageDRA does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.4_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Allow_data_recovery_agent_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:51.837-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/10/subcontrol/3"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33101-7</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:51.837-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:51.135-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'OSManageDRA' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10430"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10347"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1099">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="OSManageDRA"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1348"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.2.4.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1348"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33101-7 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33101-7
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 10: Data Recovery Capability: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to properly back up critical information with a proven methodology for timely recovery of it.
    Subcontrol: 10.3
    Label: Properly Protect Backups
    Description: Ensure that backups are properly protected via physical security or encryption when they are stored, as well as when they are moved across the network. This includes remote backups and cloud services.
  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
    Subcontrol: 13.2
    Label: Deploy Hard Drive Encryption Software
    Description: Deploy approved hard drive encryption software to mobile devices and systems that hold sensitive data.

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18.9.11.2.5 (BL) Ensure 'Choose how BitLocker-protected operating system drives can be recovered: Recovery Password' is set to 'Enabled: Require 48-digit recovery password'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to control how BitLocker-protected operating system drives are recovered in the absence of the required startup key information. This policy setting is applied when you turn on BitLocker.

In 'Configure user storage of BitLocker recovery information' select whether users are allowed, required, or not allowed to generate a 48-digit recovery password or a 256-bit recovery key.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: Require 48-digit recovery password.

Should a user lose their primary means for accessing an encrypted OS volume, or should the system not pass its boot time integrity checks, the system will go into recovery mode. If the recovery key has not been backed up to Active Directory, the user would need to have saved the recovery key to another location such as a USB flash drive, or have printed the recovery password, and now have access to one of those in order to recovery the system. If the user is unable to produce the recovery key, then the user will be denied access to the encrypted volume and subsequently any data that is stored there.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: Require 48-digit recovery password:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Operating System Drives\Choose how BitLocker-protected operating system drives can be recovered: Recovery Password

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

A 48-digit recovery password will be required for the operating system drive. Users will need to be domain connected to turn on BitLocker. This policy is not FIPS complaint.

Ensure 'OSRecoveryPassword' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:OSRecoveryPassword does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.5_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Recovery_Password_is_set_to_Enabled_Require_48-digit_recovery_password"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:52.900-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/10/subcontrol/3"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33101-7</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:52.900-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:51.885-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'OSRecoveryPassword' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10431"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10348"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1100">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="OSRecoveryPassword"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1349"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.2.5.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1349"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33101-7 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33101-7
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 10: Data Recovery Capability: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to properly back up critical information with a proven methodology for timely recovery of it.
    Subcontrol: 10.3
    Label: Properly Protect Backups
    Description: Ensure that backups are properly protected via physical security or encryption when they are stored, as well as when they are moved across the network. This includes remote backups and cloud services.
  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
    Subcontrol: 13.2
    Label: Deploy Hard Drive Encryption Software
    Description: Deploy approved hard drive encryption software to mobile devices and systems that hold sensitive data.

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18.9.11.2.6 (BL) Ensure 'Choose how BitLocker-protected operating system drives can be recovered: Recovery Key' is set to 'Enabled: Do not allow 256-bit recovery key'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to control how BitLocker-protected operating system drives are recovered in the absence of the required startup key information. This policy setting is applied when you turn on BitLocker.

In 'Configure user storage of BitLocker recovery information' select whether users are allowed, required, or not allowed to generate a 48-digit recovery password or a 256-bit recovery key.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: Do not allow 256-bit recovery key.

Should a user lose their primary means for accessing an encrypted OS volume, or should the system not pass its boot time integrity checks, the system will go into recovery mode. If the recovery key has not been backed up to Active Directory, the user would need to have saved the recovery key to another location such as a USB flash drive, or have printed the recovery password, and now have access to one of those in order to recovery the system. If the user is unable to produce the recovery key, then the user will be denied access to the encrypted volume and subsequently any data that is stored there.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: Do not allow 256-bit recovery key:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Operating System Drives\Choose how BitLocker-protected operating system drives can be recovered: Recovery Key

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

A 256-bit recovery key will not be permitted for the operating system drive. Users will need to be domain connected to turn on BitLocker. This policy is not FIPS complaint.

Ensure 'OSRecoveryKey' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:OSRecoveryKey does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.6_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Recovery_Key_is_set_to_Enabled_Do_not_allow_256-bit_recovery_key"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:53.572-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/10/subcontrol/3"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33101-7</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:53.572-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:52.931-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'OSRecoveryKey' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10432"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10349"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1101">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="OSRecoveryKey"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1350"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.2.6.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1350"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33101-7 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33101-7
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 10: Data Recovery Capability: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to properly back up critical information with a proven methodology for timely recovery of it.
    Subcontrol: 10.3
    Label: Properly Protect Backups
    Description: Ensure that backups are properly protected via physical security or encryption when they are stored, as well as when they are moved across the network. This includes remote backups and cloud services.
  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
    Subcontrol: 13.2
    Label: Deploy Hard Drive Encryption Software
    Description: Deploy approved hard drive encryption software to mobile devices and systems that hold sensitive data.

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18.9.11.2.7 (BL) Ensure 'Choose how BitLocker-protected operating system drives can be recovered: Omit recovery options from the BitLocker setup wizard' is set to 'Enabled: True'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to control how BitLocker-protected operating system drives are recovered in the absence of the required startup key information. This policy setting is applied when you turn on BitLocker.

Select 'Omit recovery options from the BitLocker setup wizard' to prevent users from specifying recovery options when they enable BitLocker on a drive. This means that you will not be able to specify which recovery option to use when you enable BitLocker, instead BitLocker recovery options for the drive are determined by the policy setting.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: True (checked).

Should a user lose their primary means for accessing an encrypted OS volume, or should the system not pass its boot time integrity checks, the system will go into recovery mode. If the recovery key has not been backed up to Active Directory, the user would need to have saved the recovery key to another location such as a USB flash drive, or have printed the recovery password, and now have access to one of those in order to recovery the system. If the user is unable to produce the recovery key, then the user will be denied access to the encrypted volume and subsequently any data that is stored there.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: True (checked):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Operating System Drives\Choose how BitLocker-protected operating system drives can be recovered: Omit recovery options from the BitLocker setup wizard

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

The ability to manually select recovery options for the operating drive will not be presented to the user in the BitLocker setup wizard.

Ensure 'OSHideRecoveryPage' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:OSHideRecoveryPage does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.7_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Omit_recovery_options_from_the_BitLocker_setup_wizard_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:53.681-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/10/subcontrol/3"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33101-7</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:53.681-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:53.572-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'OSHideRecoveryPage' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10433"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10350"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1102">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="OSHideRecoveryPage"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1351"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.2.7.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1351"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33101-7 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33101-7
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 10: Data Recovery Capability: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to properly back up critical information with a proven methodology for timely recovery of it.
    Subcontrol: 10.3
    Label: Properly Protect Backups
    Description: Ensure that backups are properly protected via physical security or encryption when they are stored, as well as when they are moved across the network. This includes remote backups and cloud services.
  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
    Subcontrol: 13.2
    Label: Deploy Hard Drive Encryption Software
    Description: Deploy approved hard drive encryption software to mobile devices and systems that hold sensitive data.

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18.9.11.2.8 (BL) Ensure 'Choose how BitLocker-protected operating system drives can be recovered: Save BitLocker recovery information to AD DS for operating system drives' is set to 'Enabled: True'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to control how BitLocker-protected operating system drives are recovered in the absence of the required startup key information. This policy setting is applied when you turn on BitLocker.

In 'Save BitLocker recovery information to Active Directory Domain Services', choose which BitLocker recovery information to store in AD DS for operating system drives. If you select 'Backup recovery password and key package', both the BitLocker recovery password and key package are stored in AD DS. Storing the key package supports recovering data from a drive that has been physically corrupted. If you select 'Backup recovery password only', only the recovery password is stored in AD DS.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: True (checked).

Should a user lose their primary means for accessing an encrypted OS volume, or should the system not pass its boot time integrity checks, the system will go into recovery mode. If the recovery key has not been backed up to Active Directory, the user would need to have saved the recovery key to another location such as a USB flash drive, or have printed the recovery password, and now have access to one of those in order to recovery the system. If the user is unable to produce the recovery key, then the user will be denied access to the encrypted volume and subsequently any data that is stored there.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: True (checked):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Operating System Drives\Choose how BitLocker-protected operating system drives can be recovered: Save BitLocker recovery information to AD DS for operating system drives

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

BitLocker recovery information for the operating system drive will be backed up to AD DS. Users will need to be domain connected to turn on BitLocker. This policy is not FIPS complaint.

Ensure 'OSActiveDirectoryBackup' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:OSActiveDirectoryBackup does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.8_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Save_BitLocker_recovery_information_to_AD_DS_for_operating_system_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:53.869-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/10/subcontrol/3"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33101-7</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:53.869-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:53.681-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'OSActiveDirectoryBackup' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10434"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10351"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1103">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="OSActiveDirectoryBackup"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1352"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.2.8.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1352"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33101-7 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33101-7
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 10: Data Recovery Capability: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to properly back up critical information with a proven methodology for timely recovery of it.
    Subcontrol: 10.3
    Label: Properly Protect Backups
    Description: Ensure that backups are properly protected via physical security or encryption when they are stored, as well as when they are moved across the network. This includes remote backups and cloud services.
  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
    Subcontrol: 13.2
    Label: Deploy Hard Drive Encryption Software
    Description: Deploy approved hard drive encryption software to mobile devices and systems that hold sensitive data.

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18.9.11.2.9 (BL) Ensure 'Choose how BitLocker-protected operating system drives can be recovered: Configure storage of BitLocker recovery information to AD DS:' is set to 'Enabled: Store recovery passwords and key packages'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to control how BitLocker-protected operating system drives are recovered in the absence of the required startup key information. This policy setting is applied when you turn on BitLocker.

In 'Save BitLocker recovery information to Active Directory Domain Services', choose which BitLocker recovery information to store in AD DS for operating system drives. If you select 'Backup recovery password and key package', both the BitLocker recovery password and key package are stored in AD DS. Storing the key package supports recovering data from a drive that has been physically corrupted. If you select 'Backup recovery password only', only the recovery password is stored in AD DS.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: Store recovery passwords and key packages.

Should a user lose their primary means for accessing an encrypted OS volume, or should the system not pass its boot time integrity checks, the system will go into recovery mode. If the recovery key has not been backed up to Active Directory, the user would need to have saved the recovery key to another location such as a USB flash drive, or have printed the recovery password, and now have access to one of those in order to recovery the system. If the user is unable to produce the recovery key, then the user will be denied access to the encrypted volume and subsequently any data that is stored there.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: Store recovery passwords and key packages:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Operating System Drives\Choose how BitLocker-protected operating system drives can be recovered: Configure storage of BitLocker recovery information to AD DS:

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Both the recovery password and the key package for the operating system drive will be saved to AD DS. Users will need to be domain connected to turn on BitLocker. This policy is not FIPS complaint.

Ensure 'OSActiveDirectoryInfoToStore' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:OSActiveDirectoryInfoToStore does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.9_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Configure_storage_of_BitLocker_recovery_information_to_AD_DS_is_set_to_Enabled_Store_recovery_passwords_and_key_packages"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:54.135-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/10/subcontrol/3"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33101-7</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:54.135-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:53.885-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'OSActiveDirectoryInfoToStore' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10435"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10352"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1104">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="OSActiveDirectoryInfoToStore"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1353"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.2.9.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1353"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33101-7 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33101-7
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 10: Data Recovery Capability: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to properly back up critical information with a proven methodology for timely recovery of it.
    Subcontrol: 10.3
    Label: Properly Protect Backups
    Description: Ensure that backups are properly protected via physical security or encryption when they are stored, as well as when they are moved across the network. This includes remote backups and cloud services.
  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
    Subcontrol: 13.2
    Label: Deploy Hard Drive Encryption Software
    Description: Deploy approved hard drive encryption software to mobile devices and systems that hold sensitive data.

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18.9.11.2.10 (BL) Ensure 'Choose how BitLocker-protected operating system drives can be recovered: Do not enable BitLocker until recovery information is stored to AD DS for operating system drives' is set to 'Enabled: True'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to control how BitLocker-protected operating system drives are recovered in the absence of the required startup key information. This policy setting is applied when you turn on BitLocker.

Select the 'Do not enable BitLocker until recovery information is stored in AD DS for operating system drives' check box if you want to prevent users from enabling BitLocker unless the computer is connected to the domain and the backup of BitLocker recovery information to AD DS succeeds.

Note: If the 'Do not enable BitLocker until recovery information is stored in AD DS for operating system drives' check box is selected, a recovery password is automatically generated.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: True (checked).

Should a user lose their primary means for accessing an encrypted OS volume, or should the system not pass its boot time integrity checks, the system will go into recovery mode. If the recovery key has not been backed up to Active Directory, the user would need to have saved the recovery key to another location such as a USB flash drive, or have printed the recovery password, and now have access to one of those in order to recovery the system. If the user is unable to produce the recovery key, then the user will be denied access to the encrypted volume and subsequently any data that is stored there.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: True (checked):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Operating System Drives\Choose how BitLocker-protected operating system drives can be recovered: Do not enable BitLocker until recovery information is stored to AD DS for operating system drives

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Users will need to be domain connected and the back up of BitLocker recovery information for the operating system drive must succeed in order to turn on BitLocker. This policy is not FIPS complaint.

Ensure 'OSRequireActiveDirectoryBackup' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:OSRequireActiveDirectoryBackup does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.10_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Do_not_enable_BitLocker_until_recovery_information_is_stored_to_AD_DS_for_operating_system_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:41.041-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/10/subcontrol/3"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33101-7</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:41.041-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:40.432-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'OSRequireActiveDirectoryBackup' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10436"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10353"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1083">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="OSRequireActiveDirectoryBackup"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1354"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.2.10.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1354"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33101-7 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33101-7
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 10: Data Recovery Capability: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to properly back up critical information with a proven methodology for timely recovery of it.
    Subcontrol: 10.3
    Label: Properly Protect Backups
    Description: Ensure that backups are properly protected via physical security or encryption when they are stored, as well as when they are moved across the network. This includes remote backups and cloud services.
  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
    Subcontrol: 13.2
    Label: Deploy Hard Drive Encryption Software
    Description: Deploy approved hard drive encryption software to mobile devices and systems that hold sensitive data.

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18.9.11.2.11 (BL) Ensure 'Configure minimum PIN length for startup' is set to 'Enabled: 7 or more characters'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to configure a minimum length for a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) startup PIN. This policy setting is applied when you turn on BitLocker. The startup PIN must have a minimum length of 4 digits and can have a maximum length of 20 digits.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: 7 or more characters.

BitLocker requires the use of the function keys [F1-F10] for PIN entry since the PIN is entered in the pre-OS environment before localization support is available. This limits each PIN digit to one of ten possibilities. The TPM has an anti-hammering feature that includes a mechanism to exponentially increase the delay for PIN retry attempts; however, using a PIN that is short in length improves an attacker's chances of guessing the correct PIN.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: 7 or more characters:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Operating System Drives\Configure minimum PIN length for startup

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

The minimum length of the startup PIN will be 7 or more digits (up to a maximum of 20 digits), as specified.

Ensure 'MinimumPIN' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '7' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:MinimumPIN does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.11_BL_Ensure_Configure_minimum_PIN_length_for_startup_is_set_to_Enabled_7_or_more_characters"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:41.635-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33073-8</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:41.635-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:41.104-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'MinimumPIN' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '7'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10437"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10354"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1084">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="MinimumPIN"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1355"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.2.11.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1355"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33073-8 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33073-8
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 2: Inventory of Authorized and Unauthorized Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage (inventory, track, and correct) all software on the network so that only authorized software is installed and can execute, and that unauthorized and unmanaged software is found and prevented from installation or execution.

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18.9.11.2.12 (BL) Ensure 'Configure use of hardware-based encryption for operating system drives' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to manage BitLocker's use of hardware-based encryption on operating system drives and specify which encryption algorithms it can use with hardware-based encryption. Using hardware-based encryption can improve performance of drive operations that involve frequent reading or writing of data to the drive.

You can specify additional options that control whether BitLocker software-based encryption is used instead of hardware-based encryption on computers that do not support hardware-based encryption and whether you want to restrict the encryption algorithms and cipher suites used with hardware-based encryption.

Note: The 'Choose drive encryption method and cipher strength' policy setting does not apply to hardware-based encryption. The encryption algorithm used by hardware-based encryption is set when the drive is partitioned. By default, BitLocker uses the algorithm configured on the drive to encrypt the drive. The 'Restrict encryption algorithms and cipher suites allowed for hardware-based encryption' option enables you to restrict the encryption algorithms that BitLocker can use with hardware encryption. If the algorithm set for the drive is not available, BitLocker will disable the use of hardware-based encryption.

Encryption algorithms are specified by object identifiers (OID). For example:

  • AES 128 in CBC mode OID: 2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.2
  • AES 256 in CBC mode OID: 2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.42

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

From a strict security perspective the hardware-based encryption may offer the same, greater, or less protection than what is provided by BitLocker's software-based encryption depending on how the algorithms and key lengths compare.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Operating System Drives\Configure use of hardware-based encryption for operating system drives

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Hardware-based encryption can improve performance of both read and write operations to the storage drive.

Ensure 'OSHardwareEncryption' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:OSHardwareEncryption does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.12_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_hardware-based_encryption_for_operating_system_drives_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:42.135-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33167-8</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:42.135-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:41.682-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'OSHardwareEncryption' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10438"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10355"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1085">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="OSHardwareEncryption"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1356"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.2.12.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1356"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33167-8 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33167-8
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
    Subcontrol: 13.2
    Label: Deploy Hard Drive Encryption Software
    Description: Deploy approved hard drive encryption software to mobile devices and systems that hold sensitive data.

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18.9.11.2.13 (BL) Ensure 'Configure use of hardware-based encryption for operating system drives: Use BitLocker software-based encryption when hardware encryption is not available' is set to 'Enabled: True'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to manage BitLocker's use of hardware-based encryption on operating system drives and specify which encryption algorithms it can use with hardware-based encryption. Using hardware-based encryption can improve performance of drive operations that involve frequent reading or writing of data to the drive.

If hardware-based encryption is not available BitLocker software-based encryption will be used instead.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: True (checked).

From a strict security perspective the hardware-based encryption may offer the same, greater, or less protection than what is provided by BitLocker's software-based encryption depending on how the algorithms and key lengths compare.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: True (checked):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Operating System Drives\Configure use of hardware-based encryption for operating system drives: Use BitLocker software-based encryption when hardware encryption is not available

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'OSAllowSoftwareEncryptionFailover' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:OSAllowSoftwareEncryptionFailover does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.13_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_hardware-based_encryption_for_operating_system_drives_Use_BitLocker_software-based_encryption_when_hardware_encryption_is_not_available_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:42.697-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33167-8</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:42.697-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:42.181-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'OSAllowSoftwareEncryptionFailover' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10439"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10356"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1086">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="OSAllowSoftwareEncryptionFailover"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1357"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.2.13.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1357"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33167-8 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33167-8
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
    Subcontrol: 13.2
    Label: Deploy Hard Drive Encryption Software
    Description: Deploy approved hard drive encryption software to mobile devices and systems that hold sensitive data.

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18.9.11.2.14 (BL) Ensure 'Configure use of hardware-based encryption for operating system drives: Restrict encryption algorithms and cipher suites allowed for hardware-based encryption' is set to 'Enabled: False'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to manage BitLocker's use of hardware-based encryption on operating system drives and specify which encryption algorithms it can use with hardware-based encryption. Using hardware-based encryption can improve performance of drive operations that involve frequent reading or writing of data to the drive.

You can specify additional options that control whether BitLocker software-based encryption is used instead of hardware-based encryption on computers that do not support hardware-based encryption and whether you want to restrict the encryption algorithms and cipher suites used with hardware-based encryption.

Note: The 'Choose drive encryption method and cipher strength' policy setting does not apply to hardware-based encryption. The encryption algorithm used by hardware-based encryption is set when the drive is partitioned. By default, BitLocker uses the algorithm configured on the drive to encrypt the drive. The 'Restrict encryption algorithms and cipher suites allowed for hardware-based encryption' option enables you to restrict the encryption algorithms that BitLocker can use with hardware encryption. If the algorithm set for the drive is not available, BitLocker will disable the use of hardware-based encryption.

Encryption algorithms are specified by object identifiers (OID). For example:

  • AES 128 in CBC mode OID: 2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.2
  • AES 256 in CBC mode OID: 2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.42

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: False (unchecked).

From a strict security perspective the hardware-based encryption may offer the same, greater, or less protection than what is provided by BitLocker's software-based encryption depending on how the algorithms and key lengths compare.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: False (unchecked):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Operating System Drives\Configure use of hardware-based encryption for fixed data drives: Restrict encryption algorithms and cipher suites allowed for hardware-based encryption

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'OSRestrictHardwareEncryptionAlgorithms' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:OSRestrictHardwareEncryptionAlgorithms does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.14_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_hardware-based_encryption_for_operating_system_drives_Restrict_encryption_algorithms_and_cipher_suites_allowed_for_hardware-based_encryption_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:43.306-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33167-8</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:43.306-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:42.744-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'OSRestrictHardwareEncryptionAlgorithms' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10440"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10357"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1087">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="OSRestrictHardwareEncryptionAlgorithms"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1358"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.2.14.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1358"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33167-8 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33167-8
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
    Subcontrol: 13.2
    Label: Deploy Hard Drive Encryption Software
    Description: Deploy approved hard drive encryption software to mobile devices and systems that hold sensitive data.

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18.9.11.2.15 (BL) Ensure 'Configure use of hardware-based encryption for operating system drives: Restrict crypto algorithms or cipher suites to the following:' is set to 'Enabled: 2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.2;2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.42'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to manage BitLocker's use of hardware-based encryption on operating system drives and specify which encryption algorithms it can use with hardware-based encryption. Using hardware-based encryption can improve performance of drive operations that involve frequent reading or writing of data to the drive.

You can specify additional options that control whether BitLocker software-based encryption is used instead of hardware-based encryption on computers that do not support hardware-based encryption and whether you want to restrict the encryption algorithms and cipher suites used with hardware-based encryption.

Note: The 'Choose drive encryption method and cipher strength' policy setting does not apply to hardware-based encryption. The encryption algorithm used by hardware-based encryption is set when the drive is partitioned. By default, BitLocker uses the algorithm configured on the drive to encrypt the drive. The 'Restrict encryption algorithms and cipher suites allowed for hardware-based encryption' option enables you to restrict the encryption algorithms that BitLocker can use with hardware encryption. If the algorithm set for the drive is not available, BitLocker will disable the use of hardware-based encryption.

Encryption algorithms are specified by object identifiers (OID). For example:

  • AES 128 in CBC mode OID: 2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.2
  • AES 256 in CBC mode OID: 2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.42

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: 2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.2;2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.42.

From a strict security perspective the hardware-based encryption may offer the same, greater, or less protection than what is provided by BitLocker's software-based encryption depending on how the algorithms and key lengths compare.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: 2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.2;2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.42:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Operating System Drives\Configure use of hardware-based encryption for operating system drives: Restrict crypto algorithms or cipher suites to the following:

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

None - this value is ignored when the checkbox above it (Restrict encryption algorithms and cipher suites allowed for hardware-based encryption) is False (unchecked), as is required in Rule 18.9.11.2.14. If that checkbox is set to True (checked), then the encryption algorithms permitted on the operating system drive would be restricted to the specified object identifiers (OIDs).

Ensure 'OSAllowedHardwareEncryptionAlgorithms' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.2;2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.42' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:OSAllowedHardwareEncryptionAlgorithms does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.15_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_hardware-based_encryption_for_operating_system_drives_Restrict_crypto_algorithms_or_cipher_suites_to_the_following_is_set_to_Enabled_2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.22.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.42"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:44.213-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33167-8</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:44.213-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:43.338-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'OSAllowedHardwareEncryptionAlgorithms' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.2;2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.42'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10441"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10358"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1088">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="OSAllowedHardwareEncryptionAlgorithms"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1359"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.2.15.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1359"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33167-8 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33167-8
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
    Subcontrol: 13.2
    Label: Deploy Hard Drive Encryption Software
    Description: Deploy approved hard drive encryption software to mobile devices and systems that hold sensitive data.

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Fail

18.9.11.2.16 (BL) Ensure 'Configure use of passwords for operating system drives' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting specifies the constraints for passwords used to unlock BitLocker-protected operating system drives.

Note: This setting is enforced when turning on BitLocker, not when unlocking a volume. BitLocker will allow unlocking a drive with any of the protectors available on the drive.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

Using a dictionary-style attack, passwords can be guessed or discovered by repeatedly attempting to unlock a drive. Since this type of BitLocker password does include anti-dictionary attack protections provided by a TPM, for example, there is no mechanism to slow down rapid brute-force attacks against them.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Operating System Drives\Configure use of passwords for operating system drives

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

The password option will not be available when configuring BitLocker for the operating system drive.

Ensure 'OSPassphrase' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:OSPassphrase does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.16_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_passwords_for_operating_system_drives_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:44.994-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-32937-5</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:44.994-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:44.260-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'OSPassphrase' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10442"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10359"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1089">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="OSPassphrase"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1360"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.2.16.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1360"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-32937-5 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-32937-5
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
    Subcontrol: 13.2
    Label: Deploy Hard Drive Encryption Software
    Description: Deploy approved hard drive encryption software to mobile devices and systems that hold sensitive data.

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18.9.11.2.17 (BL) Ensure 'Require additional authentication at startup' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to configure whether BitLocker requires additional authentication each time the computer starts and whether you are using BitLocker with or without a Trusted Platform Module (TPM). This policy setting is applied when you turn on BitLocker.

Note: Only one of the additional authentication options can be required at startup, otherwise a policy error occurs.

If you want to use BitLocker on a computer without a TPM, select the 'Allow BitLocker without a compatible TPM' check box. In this mode a USB drive is required for start-up and the key information used to encrypt the drive is stored on the USB drive, creating a USB key. When the USB key is inserted the access to the drive is authenticated and the drive is accessible. If the USB key is lost or unavailable you will need to use one of the BitLocker recovery options to access the drive.

On a computer with a compatible TPM, four types of authentication methods can be used at startup to provide added protection for encrypted data. When the computer starts, it can use only the TPM for authentication, or it can also require insertion of a USB flash drive containing a startup key, the entry of a 4-digit to 20-digit personal identification number (PIN), or both.

Users can configure advanced startup options in the BitLocker setup wizard.

Note: If you want to require the use of a startup PIN and a USB flash drive, you must configure BitLocker settings using the command-line tool manage-bde instead of the BitLocker Drive Encryption setup wizard.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

TPM without use of a PIN will only validate early boot components and does not require a user to enter any additional authentication information. If a computer is lost or stolen in this configuration, BitLocker will not provide any additional measure of protection beyond what is provided by native Windows authentication unless the early boot components are tampered with or the encrypted drive is removed from the machine.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Operating System Drives\Require additional authentication at startup

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

A PIN requires physical presence to restart the computer. This functionality is not compatible with Wake on LAN solutions.

Ensure 'UseAdvancedStartup' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:UseAdvancedStartup does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.17_BL_Ensure_Require_additional_authentication_at_startup_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:45.682-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33103-3</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:45.682-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:45.025-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'UseAdvancedStartup' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10443"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10360"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1090">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="UseAdvancedStartup"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1361"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.2.17.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1361"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33103-3 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33103-3
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.1
    Label: Perform Regular Account Reviews
    Description: Review all system accounts and disable any account that cannot be associated with a business process and owner.

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18.9.11.2.18 (BL) Ensure 'Require additional authentication at startup: Allow BitLocker without a compatible TPM' is set to 'Enabled: False'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to configure whether you can use BitLocker without a Trusted Platform Module (TPM), instead using a password or startup key on a USB flash drive. This policy setting is applied when you turn on BitLocker.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: False (unchecked).

TPM without use of a PIN will only validate early boot components and does not require a user to enter any additional authentication information. If a computer is lost or stolen in this configuration, BitLocker will not provide any additional measure of protection beyond what is provided by native Windows authentication unless the early boot components are tampered with or the encrypted drive is removed from the machine.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: False (unchecked):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Operating System Drives\Require additional authentication at startup: Allow BitLocker without a compatible TPM

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

A compatible TPM will be required in order to use BitLocker.

Ensure 'EnableBDEWithNoTPM' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:EnableBDEWithNoTPM does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.18_BL_Ensure_Require_additional_authentication_at_startup_Allow_BitLocker_without_a_compatible_TPM_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:46.510-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/11"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33103-3</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:46.510-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:45.712-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'EnableBDEWithNoTPM' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10444"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10361"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1091">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="EnableBDEWithNoTPM"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1362"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.2.18.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1362"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33103-3 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33103-3
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.11
    Label: Use Multi-factor Authentication For Accounts Accessing Sensitive Data Or Systems
    Description: Require multi-factor authentication for all user accounts that have access to sensitive data or systems. Multi-factor authentication can be achieved using smart cards, certificates, One Time Password (OTP) tokens, or biometrics.

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18.9.11.2.19 (BL) Ensure 'Require additional authentication at startup: Configure TPM startup:' is set to 'Enabled: Do not allow TPM'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to configure whether BitLocker requires additional authentication each time the computer starts. This policy setting is applied when you turn on BitLocker.

Note: Only one of the additional authentication options can be required at startup, otherwise a policy error occurs.

On a computer with a compatible TPM, four types of authentication methods can be used at startup to provide added protection for encrypted data. When the computer starts, it can use only the TPM for authentication, or it can also require insertion of a USB flash drive containing a startup key, the entry of a 4-digit to 20-digit personal identification number (PIN), or both.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: Do not allow TPM.

TPM without use of a PIN will only validate early boot components and does not require a user to enter any additional authentication information. If a computer is lost or stolen in this configuration, BitLocker will not provide any additional measure of protection beyond what is provided by native Windows authentication unless the early boot components are tampered with or the encrypted drive is removed from the machine.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: Do not allow TPM:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Operating System Drives\Require additional authentication at startup: Configure TPM startup:

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

A TPM alone will be insufficient authentication for use with BitLocker.

Ensure 'UseTPM' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:UseTPM does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.19_BL_Ensure_Require_additional_authentication_at_startup_Configure_TPM_startup_is_set_to_Enabled_Do_not_allow_TPM"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:47.150-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/11"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33103-3</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:47.150-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:46.541-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'UseTPM' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10445"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10362"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1092">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="UseTPM"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1363"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.2.19.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1363"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33103-3 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33103-3
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.11
    Label: Use Multi-factor Authentication For Accounts Accessing Sensitive Data Or Systems
    Description: Require multi-factor authentication for all user accounts that have access to sensitive data or systems. Multi-factor authentication can be achieved using smart cards, certificates, One Time Password (OTP) tokens, or biometrics.

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18.9.11.2.20 (BL) Ensure 'Require additional authentication at startup: Configure TPM startup PIN:' is set to 'Enabled: Require startup PIN with TPM'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to configure whether BitLocker requires additional authentication each time the computer starts. This policy setting is applied when you turn on BitLocker.

Note: Only one of the additional authentication options can be required at startup, otherwise a policy error occurs.

On a computer with a compatible TPM, four types of authentication methods can be used at startup to provide added protection for encrypted data. When the computer starts, it can use only the TPM for authentication, or it can also require insertion of a USB flash drive containing a startup key, the entry of a 4-digit to 20-digit personal identification number (PIN), or both.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: Require startup PIN with TPM.

TPM without use of a PIN will only validate early boot components and does not require a user to enter any additional authentication information. If a computer is lost or stolen in this configuration, BitLocker will not provide any additional measure of protection beyond what is provided by native Windows authentication unless the early boot components are tampered with or the encrypted drive is removed from the machine.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: Require startup PIN with TPM:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Operating System Drives\Require additional authentication at startup: Configure TPM startup PIN:

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

A startup PIN will be required in addition to a TPM for BitLocker authentication. A PIN requires physical presence to restart the computer. This functionality is not compatible with Wake on LAN solutions.

Ensure 'UseTPMPIN' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:UseTPMPIN does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.20_BL_Ensure_Require_additional_authentication_at_startup_Configure_TPM_startup_PIN_is_set_to_Enabled_Require_startup_PIN_with_TPM"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:48.322-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/11"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33103-3</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:48.322-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:47.807-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'UseTPMPIN' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10446"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10363"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1094">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="UseTPMPIN"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1364"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.2.20.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1364"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33103-3 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33103-3
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.11
    Label: Use Multi-factor Authentication For Accounts Accessing Sensitive Data Or Systems
    Description: Require multi-factor authentication for all user accounts that have access to sensitive data or systems. Multi-factor authentication can be achieved using smart cards, certificates, One Time Password (OTP) tokens, or biometrics.

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Fail

18.9.11.2.21 (BL) Ensure 'Require additional authentication at startup: Configure TPM startup key:' is set to 'Enabled: Do not allow startup key with TPM'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to configure whether BitLocker requires additional authentication each time the computer starts. This policy setting is applied when you turn on BitLocker.

Note: Only one of the additional authentication options can be required at startup, otherwise a policy error occurs.

On a computer with a compatible TPM, four types of authentication methods can be used at startup to provide added protection for encrypted data. When the computer starts, it can use only the TPM for authentication, or it can also require insertion of a USB flash drive containing a startup key, the entry of a 4-digit to 20-digit personal identification number (PIN), or both.

Note: If you want to require the use of a startup PIN and a USB flash drive, you must configure BitLocker settings using the command-line tool manage-bde instead of the BitLocker Drive Encryption setup wizard.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: Do not allow startup key with TPM.

TPM without use of a PIN will only validate early boot components and does not require a user to enter any additional authentication information. If a computer is lost or stolen in this configuration, BitLocker will not provide any additional measure of protection beyond what is provided by native Windows authentication unless the early boot components are tampered with or the encrypted drive is removed from the machine.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: Do not allow startup key with TPM:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Operating System Drives\Require additional authentication at startup: Configure TPM startup key:

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

A TPM and a startup key will not be a permitted combination for BitLocker authentication.

Ensure 'UseTPMKey' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:UseTPMKey does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.21_BL_Ensure_Require_additional_authentication_at_startup_Configure_TPM_startup_key_is_set_to_Enabled_Do_not_allow_startup_key_with_TPM"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:48.900-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/11"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33103-3</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:48.900-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:48.353-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'UseTPMKey' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10447"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10364"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1095">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="UseTPMKey"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1365"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.2.21.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1365"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33103-3 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33103-3
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.11
    Label: Use Multi-factor Authentication For Accounts Accessing Sensitive Data Or Systems
    Description: Require multi-factor authentication for all user accounts that have access to sensitive data or systems. Multi-factor authentication can be achieved using smart cards, certificates, One Time Password (OTP) tokens, or biometrics.

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Fail

18.9.11.2.22 (BL) Ensure 'Require additional authentication at startup: Configure TPM startup key and PIN:' is set to 'Enabled: Do not allow startup key and PIN with TPM'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to configure whether BitLocker requires additional authentication each time the computer starts. This policy setting is applied when you turn on BitLocker.

Note: Only one of the additional authentication options can be required at startup, otherwise a policy error occurs.

On a computer with a compatible TPM, four types of authentication methods can be used at startup to provide added protection for encrypted data. When the computer starts, it can use only the TPM for authentication, or it can also require insertion of a USB flash drive containing a startup key, the entry of a 4-digit to 20-digit personal identification number (PIN), or both.

Note: If you want to require the use of a startup PIN and a USB flash drive, you must configure BitLocker settings using the command-line tool manage-bde instead of the BitLocker Drive Encryption setup wizard.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: Do not allow startup key and PIN with TPM.

TPM without use of a PIN will only validate early boot components and does not require a user to enter any additional authentication information. If a computer is lost or stolen in this configuration, BitLocker will not provide any additional measure of protection beyond what is provided by native Windows authentication unless the early boot components are tampered with or the encrypted drive is removed from the machine.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: Do not allow startup key and PIN with TPM:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Operating System Drives\Require additional authentication at startup: Configure TPM startup key and PIN:

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

A TPM, PIN and startup key will not be a permitted combination for BitLocker authentication. A PIN requires physical presence to restart the computer. This functionality is not compatible with Wake on LAN solutions.

Ensure 'UseTPMKeyPIN' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:UseTPMKeyPIN does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.2.22_BL_Ensure_Require_additional_authentication_at_startup_Configure_TPM_startup_key_and_PIN_is_set_to_Enabled_Do_not_allow_startup_key_and_PIN_with_TPM"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:49.587-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/11"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33103-3</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:49.587-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:48.947-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'UseTPMKeyPIN' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10448"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10365"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1096">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="UseTPMKeyPIN"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1366"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.2.22.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1366"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33103-3 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33103-3
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.11
    Label: Use Multi-factor Authentication For Accounts Accessing Sensitive Data Or Systems
    Description: Require multi-factor authentication for all user accounts that have access to sensitive data or systems. Multi-factor authentication can be achieved using smart cards, certificates, One Time Password (OTP) tokens, or biometrics.

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18.9.11.3 Removable Data Drives

This section contains recommendations for configuring Removable Data Drives in BitLocker.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Fail

18.9.11.3.1 (BL) Ensure 'Allow access to BitLocker-protected removable data drives from earlier versions of Windows' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting configures whether or not removable data drives formatted with the FAT file system can be unlocked and viewed on computers running Windows Server 2008 (non-R2), Windows Vista, Windows XP with Service Pack 3 (SP3), or Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) operating systems.

Note: This policy setting does not apply to drives that are formatted with the NTFS file system.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

By default BitLocker virtualizes FAT formatted drives to permit access via the BitLocker To Go Reader on previous versions of Windows. Additionally the BitLocker To Go Reader application is applied to the unencrypted portion of the drive.

The BitLocker To Go Reader application, like any other application, is subject to spoofing and could be a mechanism to propagate malware.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Removable Data Drives\Allow access to BitLocker-protected removable data drives from earlier versions of Windows

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Removable data drives formatted with the FAT file system that are BitLocker-protected cannot be unlocked on computers running Windows Server 2008 (non-R2), Windows Vista, Windows XP with SP3 or Windows XP with SP2. BitLockerToGo.exe will not be installed.

Ensure 'RDVDiscoveryVolumeType' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '<none>' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:RDVDiscoveryVolumeType does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.3.1_BL_Ensure_Allow_access_to_BitLocker-protected_removable_data_drives_from_earlier_versions_of_Windows_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:56.104-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33071-2</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:56.104-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:55.932-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'RDVDiscoveryVolumeType' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '&lt;none&gt;'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10449"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10366"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1114">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="RDVDiscoveryVolumeType"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1367"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.3.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1367"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33071-2 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33071-2
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
    Subcontrol: 13.2
    Label: Deploy Hard Drive Encryption Software
    Description: Deploy approved hard drive encryption software to mobile devices and systems that hold sensitive data.

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Fail

18.9.11.3.2 (BL) Ensure 'Choose how BitLocker-protected removable drives can be recovered' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to control how BitLocker-protected removable data drives are recovered in the absence of the required credentials. This policy setting is applied when you turn on BitLocker.

The 'Allow data recovery agent' check box is used to specify whether a Data Recovery Agent can be used with BitLocker-protected removable data drives. Before a Data Recovery Agent can be used it must be added from the Public Key Policies item in either the Group Policy Management Console or the Local Group Policy Editor. Consult the BitLocker Drive Encryption Deployment Guide on Microsoft TechNet for more information about adding Data Recovery Agents.

In 'Configure user storage of BitLocker recovery information' select whether users are allowed, required, or not allowed to generate a 48-digit recovery password or a 256-bit recovery key.

Select 'Omit recovery options from the BitLocker setup wizard' to prevent users from specifying recovery options when they enable BitLocker on a drive. This means that you will not be able to specify which recovery option to use when you enable BitLocker, instead BitLocker recovery options for the drive are determined by the policy setting.

In 'Save BitLocker recovery information to Active Directory Domain Services' choose which BitLocker recovery information to store in AD DS for removable data drives. If you select 'Backup recovery password and key package', both the BitLocker recovery password and key package are stored in AD DS. If you select 'Backup recovery password only', only the recovery password is stored in AD DS.

Select the 'Do not enable BitLocker until recovery information is stored in AD DS for removable data drives' check box if you want to prevent users from enabling BitLocker unless the computer is connected to the domain and the backup of BitLocker recovery information to AD DS succeeds.

Note: If the 'Do not enable BitLocker until recovery information is stored in AD DS for removable data drives' check box is selected, a recovery password is automatically generated.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Administrators should always have a safe, secure way to access encrypted data in the event users cannot access their data.

Additionally, as with any authentication method, a drive can be compromised by guessing or finding the authentication information used to access the drive.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Removable Data Drives\Choose how BitLocker-protected removable drives can be recovered

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

To use BitLocker a Data Recovery Agent will need to be configured for removable drives. To recover a drive will require highly-controlled access to the Data Recovery Agent private key.

Ensure 'RDVRecovery' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:RDVRecovery does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.3.2_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:56.197-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/10/subcontrol/3"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35704-6</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:56.197-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:56.104-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'RDVRecovery' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10450"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10367"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1115">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="RDVRecovery"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1368"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.3.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1368"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35704-6 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35704-6
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
    Subcontrol: 13.2
    Label: Deploy Hard Drive Encryption Software
    Description: Deploy approved hard drive encryption software to mobile devices and systems that hold sensitive data.
  • Control 10: Data Recovery Capability: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to properly back up critical information with a proven methodology for timely recovery of it.
    Subcontrol: 10.3
    Label: Properly Protect Backups
    Description: Ensure that backups are properly protected via physical security or encryption when they are stored, as well as when they are moved across the network. This includes remote backups and cloud services.

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18.9.11.3.3 (BL) Ensure 'Choose how BitLocker-protected removable drives can be recovered: Allow data recovery agent' is set to 'Enabled: True'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to control how BitLocker-protected removable data drives are recovered in the absence of the required credentials. This policy setting is applied when you turn on BitLocker.

The 'Allow data recovery agent' check box is used to specify whether a Data Recovery Agent can be used with BitLocker-protected removable data drives. Before a Data Recovery Agent can be used it must be added from the Public Key Policies item in either the Group Policy Management Console or the Local Group Policy Editor. Consult the BitLocker Drive Encryption Deployment Guide on Microsoft TechNet for more information about adding Data Recovery Agents.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: True (checked).

Administrators should always have a safe, secure way to access encrypted data in the event users cannot access their data.

Additionally, as with any authentication method, a drive can be compromised by guessing or finding the authentication information used to access the drive.

To use BitLocker a Data Recovery Agent will need to be configured for removable drives. To recover a drive will require highly-controlled access to the Data Recovery Agent private key.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: True (checked):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Removable Data Drives\Choose how BitLocker-protected removable drives can be recovered: Allow data recovery agent

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'RDVManageDRA' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:RDVManageDRA does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.3.3_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_Allow_data_recovery_agent_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:56.353-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/10/subcontrol/3"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35704-6</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:56.353-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:56.213-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'RDVManageDRA' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10451"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10368"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1116">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="RDVManageDRA"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1369"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.3.3.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1369"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35704-6 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35704-6
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
    Subcontrol: 13.2
    Label: Deploy Hard Drive Encryption Software
    Description: Deploy approved hard drive encryption software to mobile devices and systems that hold sensitive data.
  • Control 10: Data Recovery Capability: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to properly back up critical information with a proven methodology for timely recovery of it.
    Subcontrol: 10.3
    Label: Properly Protect Backups
    Description: Ensure that backups are properly protected via physical security or encryption when they are stored, as well as when they are moved across the network. This includes remote backups and cloud services.

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18.9.11.3.4 (BL) Ensure 'Choose how BitLocker-protected removable drives can be recovered: Recovery Password' is set to 'Enabled: Do not allow 48-digit recovery password'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to control how BitLocker-protected removable data drives are recovered in the absence of the required credentials. This policy setting is applied when you turn on BitLocker.

In 'Configure user storage of BitLocker recovery information' select whether users are allowed, required, or not allowed to generate a 48-digit recovery password or a 256-bit recovery key.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: Do not allow 48-digit recovery password.

Administrators should always have a safe, secure way to access encrypted data in the event users cannot access their data.

Additionally, as with any authentication method, a drive can be compromised by guessing or finding the authentication information used to access the drive.

To use BitLocker a Data Recovery Agent will need to be configured for removable drives. To recover a drive will require highly-controlled access to the Data Recovery Agent private key.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: Do not allow 48-digit recovery password:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Removable Data Drives\Choose how BitLocker-protected removable drives can be recovered: Recovery Password

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

A 48-digit recovery password will not be permitted for removable drives.

Ensure 'RDVRecoveryPassword' is equal to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:RDVRecoveryPassword does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.3.4_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_Recovery_Password_is_set_to_Enabled_Do_not_allow_48-digit_recovery_password"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:56.478-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35704-6</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:56.478-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:56.353-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'RDVRecoveryPassword' is equal to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10452"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10369"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1117">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="RDVRecoveryPassword"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1370"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.3.4.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1370"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35704-6 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35704-6
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

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Fail

18.9.11.3.5 (BL) Ensure 'Choose how BitLocker-protected removable drives can be recovered: Recovery Key' is set to 'Enabled: Do not allow 256-bit recovery key'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to control how BitLocker-protected removable data drives are recovered in the absence of the required credentials. This policy setting is applied when you turn on BitLocker.

In 'Configure user storage of BitLocker recovery information' select whether users are allowed, required, or not allowed to generate a 48-digit recovery password or a 256-bit recovery key.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: Do not allow 256-bit recovery key.

Administrators should always have a safe, secure way to access encrypted data in the event users cannot access their data.

Additionally, as with any authentication method, a drive can be compromised by guessing or finding the authentication information used to access the drive.

To use BitLocker a Data Recovery Agent will need to be configured for removable drives. To recover a drive will require highly-controlled access to the Data Recovery Agent private key.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: Do not allow 256-bit recovery key:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Removable Data Drives\Choose how BitLocker-protected removable drives can be recovered: Recovery Key

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

A 256-bit recovery key will not be permitted for removable drives.

Ensure 'RDVRecoveryKey' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:RDVRecoveryKey does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.3.5_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_Recovery_Key_is_set_to_Enabled_Do_not_allow_256-bit_recovery_key"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:56.587-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/10/subcontrol/3"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35704-6</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:56.587-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:56.478-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'RDVRecoveryKey' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10453"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10370"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1118">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="RDVRecoveryKey"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1371"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.3.5.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1371"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35704-6 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35704-6
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
    Subcontrol: 13.2
    Label: Deploy Hard Drive Encryption Software
    Description: Deploy approved hard drive encryption software to mobile devices and systems that hold sensitive data.
  • Control 10: Data Recovery Capability: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to properly back up critical information with a proven methodology for timely recovery of it.
    Subcontrol: 10.3
    Label: Properly Protect Backups
    Description: Ensure that backups are properly protected via physical security or encryption when they are stored, as well as when they are moved across the network. This includes remote backups and cloud services.

Back to Summary
Fail

18.9.11.3.6 (BL) Ensure 'Choose how BitLocker-protected removable drives can be recovered: Omit recovery options from the BitLocker setup wizard' is set to 'Enabled: True'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to control how BitLocker-protected removable data drives are recovered in the absence of the required credentials. This policy setting is applied when you turn on BitLocker.

Select 'Omit recovery options from the BitLocker setup wizard' to prevent users from specifying recovery options when they enable BitLocker on a drive. This means that you will not be able to specify which recovery option to use when you enable BitLocker, instead BitLocker recovery options for the drive are determined by the policy setting.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: True (checked).

Administrators should always have a safe, secure way to access encrypted data in the event users cannot access their data.

Additionally, as with any authentication method, a drive can be compromised by guessing or finding the authentication information used to access the drive.

To use BitLocker a Data Recovery Agent will need to be configured for removable drives. To recover a drive will require highly-controlled access to the Data Recovery Agent private key.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: True (checked):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Removable Data Drives\Choose how BitLocker-protected removable drives can be recovered: Omit recovery options from the BitLocker setup wizard

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

The ability to manually select recovery options for removable drives will not be presented to the user in the BitLocker setup wizard.

Ensure 'RDVHideRecoveryPage' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:RDVHideRecoveryPage does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.3.6_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_Omit_recovery_options_from_the_BitLocker_setup_wizard_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:56.728-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/10/subcontrol/3"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35704-6</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:56.728-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:56.587-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'RDVHideRecoveryPage' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10454"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10371"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1119">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="RDVHideRecoveryPage"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1372"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.3.6.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1372"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35704-6 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35704-6
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
    Subcontrol: 13.2
    Label: Deploy Hard Drive Encryption Software
    Description: Deploy approved hard drive encryption software to mobile devices and systems that hold sensitive data.
  • Control 10: Data Recovery Capability: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to properly back up critical information with a proven methodology for timely recovery of it.
    Subcontrol: 10.3
    Label: Properly Protect Backups
    Description: Ensure that backups are properly protected via physical security or encryption when they are stored, as well as when they are moved across the network. This includes remote backups and cloud services.

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18.9.11.3.7 (BL) Ensure 'Choose how BitLocker-protected removable drives can be recovered: Save BitLocker recovery information to AD DS for removable data drives' is set to 'Enabled: False'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to control how BitLocker-protected removable data drives are recovered in the absence of the required credentials. This policy setting is applied when you turn on BitLocker.

In 'Save BitLocker recovery information to Active Directory Domain Services' choose which BitLocker recovery information to store in AD DS for removable data drives. If you select 'Backup recovery password and key package', both the BitLocker recovery password and key package are stored in AD DS. If you select 'Backup recovery password only', only the recovery password is stored in AD DS.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: False (unchecked).

Administrators should always have a safe, secure way to access encrypted data in the event users cannot access their data.

Additionally, as with any authentication method, a drive can be compromised by guessing or finding the authentication information used to access the drive.

To use BitLocker a Data Recovery Agent will need to be configured for removable drives. To recover a drive will require highly-controlled access to the Data Recovery Agent private key.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: False (unchecked):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Removable Data Drives\Choose how BitLocker-protected removable drives can be recovered: Save BitLocker recovery information to AD DS for removable data drives

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'RDVActiveDirectoryBackup' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:RDVActiveDirectoryBackup does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.3.7_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_Save_BitLocker_recovery_information_to_AD_DS_for_removable_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:57.462-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/10/subcontrol/3"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35704-6</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:57.462-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:56.791-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'RDVActiveDirectoryBackup' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10455"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10372"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1120">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="RDVActiveDirectoryBackup"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1373"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.3.7.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1373"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35704-6 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35704-6
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
    Subcontrol: 13.2
    Label: Deploy Hard Drive Encryption Software
    Description: Deploy approved hard drive encryption software to mobile devices and systems that hold sensitive data.
  • Control 10: Data Recovery Capability: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to properly back up critical information with a proven methodology for timely recovery of it.
    Subcontrol: 10.3
    Label: Properly Protect Backups
    Description: Ensure that backups are properly protected via physical security or encryption when they are stored, as well as when they are moved across the network. This includes remote backups and cloud services.

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18.9.11.3.8 (BL) Ensure 'Choose how BitLocker-protected removable drives can be recovered: Configure storage of BitLocker recovery information to AD DS:' is set to 'Enabled: Backup recovery passwords and key packages'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to control how BitLocker-protected removable data drives are recovered in the absence of the required credentials. This policy setting is applied when you turn on BitLocker.

In 'Save BitLocker recovery information to Active Directory Domain Services' choose which BitLocker recovery information to store in AD DS for removable data drives. If you select 'Backup recovery password and key package', both the BitLocker recovery password and key package are stored in AD DS. If you select 'Backup recovery password only', only the recovery password is stored in AD DS.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: Backup recovery passwords and key packages.

Administrators should always have a safe, secure way to access encrypted data in the event users cannot access their data.

Additionally, as with any authentication method, a drive can be compromised by guessing or finding the authentication information used to access the drive.

To use BitLocker a Data Recovery Agent will need to be configured for removable drives. To recover a drive will require highly-controlled access to the Data Recovery Agent private key.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: Backup recovery passwords and key packages:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Removable Data Drives\Choose how BitLocker-protected removable drives can be recovered: Configure storage of BitLocker recovery information to AD DS:

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

None - this value is ignored when the checkbox above it (Save BitLocker recovery information to AD DS for removable data drives) is False (unchecked), as is required in Rule 18.9.11.3.7. If that checkbox is set to True (checked), both recovery passwords and key packages for removable drives will be saved to AD DS.

Ensure 'RDVActiveDirectoryInfoToStore' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:RDVActiveDirectoryInfoToStore does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.3.8_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_Configure_storage_of_BitLocker_recovery_information_to_AD_DS_is_set_to_Enabled_Backup_recovery_passwords_and_key_packages"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:57.775-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/10/subcontrol/3"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35704-6</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:57.775-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:57.509-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'RDVActiveDirectoryInfoToStore' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10456"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10373"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1121">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="RDVActiveDirectoryInfoToStore"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1374"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.3.8.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1374"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35704-6 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35704-6
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
    Subcontrol: 13.2
    Label: Deploy Hard Drive Encryption Software
    Description: Deploy approved hard drive encryption software to mobile devices and systems that hold sensitive data.
  • Control 10: Data Recovery Capability: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to properly back up critical information with a proven methodology for timely recovery of it.
    Subcontrol: 10.3
    Label: Properly Protect Backups
    Description: Ensure that backups are properly protected via physical security or encryption when they are stored, as well as when they are moved across the network. This includes remote backups and cloud services.

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Fail

18.9.11.3.9 (BL) Ensure 'Choose how BitLocker-protected removable drives can be recovered: Do not enable BitLocker until recovery information is stored to AD DS for removable data drives' is set to 'Enabled: False'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to control how BitLocker-protected removable data drives are recovered in the absence of the required credentials. This policy setting is applied when you turn on BitLocker.

Select the 'Do not enable BitLocker until recovery information is stored in AD DS for removable data drives' check box if you want to prevent users from enabling BitLocker unless the computer is connected to the domain and the backup of BitLocker recovery information to AD DS succeeds.

Note: If the 'Do not enable BitLocker until recovery information is stored in AD DS for removable data drives' check box is selected, a recovery password is automatically generated.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: False (unchecked).

Administrators should always have a safe, secure way to access encrypted data in the event users cannot access their data.

Additionally, as with any authentication method, a drive can be compromised by guessing or finding the authentication information used to access the drive.

To use BitLocker a Data Recovery Agent will need to be configured for removable drives. To recover a drive will require highly-controlled access to the Data Recovery Agent private key.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: False (unchecked):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Removable Data Drives\Choose how BitLocker-protected removable drives can be recovered: Do not enable BitLocker until recovery information is stored to AD DS for removable data drives

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'RDVRequireActiveDirectoryBackup' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:RDVRequireActiveDirectoryBackup does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.3.9_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_Do_not_enable_BitLocker_until_recovery_information_is_stored_to_AD_DS_for_removable_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:57.994-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/10/subcontrol/3"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35704-6</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:57.994-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:57.775-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'RDVRequireActiveDirectoryBackup' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10457"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10374"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1122">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="RDVRequireActiveDirectoryBackup"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1375"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.3.9.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1375"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35704-6 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35704-6
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
    Subcontrol: 13.2
    Label: Deploy Hard Drive Encryption Software
    Description: Deploy approved hard drive encryption software to mobile devices and systems that hold sensitive data.
  • Control 10: Data Recovery Capability: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to properly back up critical information with a proven methodology for timely recovery of it.
    Subcontrol: 10.3
    Label: Properly Protect Backups
    Description: Ensure that backups are properly protected via physical security or encryption when they are stored, as well as when they are moved across the network. This includes remote backups and cloud services.

Back to Summary
Fail

18.9.11.3.10 (BL) Ensure 'Configure use of hardware-based encryption for removable data drives' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to manage BitLocker's use of hardware-based encryption on removable data drives and specify which encryption algorithms it can use with hardware-based encryption. Using hardware-based encryption can improve performance of drive operations that involve frequent reading or writing of data to the drive.

You can specify additional options that control whether BitLocker software-based encryption is used instead of hardware-based encryption on computers that do not support hardware-based encryption and whether you want to restrict the encryption algorithms and cipher suites used with hardware-based encryption.

Note: The 'Choose drive encryption method and cipher strength' policy setting does not apply to hardware-based encryption. The encryption algorithm used by hardware-based encryption is set when the drive is partitioned. By default, BitLocker uses the algorithm configured on the drive to encrypt the drive. The 'Restrict encryption algorithms and cipher suites allowed for hardware-based encryption' option enables you to restrict the encryption algorithms that BitLocker can use with hardware encryption. If the algorithm set for the drive is not available, BitLocker will disable the use of hardware-based encryption.

Encryption algorithms are specified by object identifiers (OID). For example:

  • AES 128 in CBC mode OID: 2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.2
  • AES 256 in CBC mode OID: 2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.42

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

From a strict security perspective the hardware-based encryption may offer the same, greater, or less protection than what is provided by BitLocker's software-based encryption depending on how the algorithms and key lengths compare.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Removable Data Drives\Configure use of hardware-based encryption for removable data drives

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Hardware-based encryption can improve performance of both read and write operations to the storage drive.

Ensure 'RDVHardwareEncryption' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:RDVHardwareEncryption does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.3.10_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_hardware-based_encryption_for_removable_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:54.338-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35540-4</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:54.338-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:54.135-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'RDVHardwareEncryption' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10458"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10375"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1105">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="RDVHardwareEncryption"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1376"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.3.10.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1376"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35540-4 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35540-4
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
    Subcontrol: 13.2
    Label: Deploy Hard Drive Encryption Software
    Description: Deploy approved hard drive encryption software to mobile devices and systems that hold sensitive data.

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18.9.11.3.11 (BL) Ensure 'Configure use of hardware-based encryption for removable data drives: Use BitLocker software-based encryption when hardware encryption is not available' is set to 'Enabled: True'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to manage BitLocker's use of hardware-based encryption on removable data drives and specify which encryption algorithms it can use with hardware-based encryption. Using hardware-based encryption can improve performance of drive operations that involve frequent reading or writing of data to the drive.

If hardware-based encryption is not available BitLocker software-based encryption will be used instead.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: True (checked).

From a strict security perspective the hardware-based encryption may offer the same, greater, or less protection than what is provided by BitLocker's software-based encryption depending on how the algorithms and key lengths compare.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: True (checked):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Removable Data Drives\Configure use of hardware-based encryption for removable data drives: Use BitLocker software-based encryption when hardware encryption is not available

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'RDVAllowSoftwareEncryptionFailover' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:RDVAllowSoftwareEncryptionFailover does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.3.11_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_hardware-based_encryption_for_removable_data_drives_Use_BitLocker_software-based_encryption_when_hardware_encryption_is_not_available_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:54.541-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35540-4</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:54.541-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:54.353-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'RDVAllowSoftwareEncryptionFailover' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10459"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10376"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1106">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="RDVAllowSoftwareEncryptionFailover"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1377"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.3.11.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1377"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35540-4 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35540-4
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
    Subcontrol: 13.2
    Label: Deploy Hard Drive Encryption Software
    Description: Deploy approved hard drive encryption software to mobile devices and systems that hold sensitive data.

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18.9.11.3.12 (BL) Ensure 'Configure use of hardware-based encryption for removable data drives: Restrict encryption algorithms and cipher suites allowed for hardware-based encryption' is set to 'Enabled: False'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to manage BitLocker's use of hardware-based encryption on removable data drives and specify which encryption algorithms it can use with hardware-based encryption. Using hardware-based encryption can improve performance of drive operations that involve frequent reading or writing of data to the drive.

You can specify additional options that control whether BitLocker software-based encryption is used instead of hardware-based encryption on computers that do not support hardware-based encryption and whether you want to restrict the encryption algorithms and cipher suites used with hardware-based encryption.

Note: The 'Choose drive encryption method and cipher strength' policy setting does not apply to hardware-based encryption. The encryption algorithm used by hardware-based encryption is set when the drive is partitioned. By default, BitLocker uses the algorithm configured on the drive to encrypt the drive. The 'Restrict encryption algorithms and cipher suites allowed for hardware-based encryption' option enables you to restrict the encryption algorithms that BitLocker can use with hardware encryption. If the algorithm set for the drive is not available, BitLocker will disable the use of hardware-based encryption.

Encryption algorithms are specified by object identifiers (OID). For example:

  • AES 128 in CBC mode OID: 2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.2
  • AES 256 in CBC mode OID: 2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.42

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: False (unchecked).

From a strict security perspective the hardware-based encryption may offer the same, greater, or less protection than what is provided by BitLocker's software-based encryption depending on how the algorithms and key lengths compare.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: False (unchecked):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Removable Data Drives\Configure use of hardware-based encryption for removable data drives: Restrict encryption algorithms and cipher suites allowed for hardware-based encryption

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'RDVRestrictHardwareEncryptionAlgorithms' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:RDVRestrictHardwareEncryptionAlgorithms does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.3.12_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_hardware-based_encryption_for_removable_data_drives_Restrict_encryption_algorithms_and_cipher_suites_allowed_for_hardware-based_encryption_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:54.806-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35540-4</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:54.806-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:54.556-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'RDVRestrictHardwareEncryptionAlgorithms' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10460"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10377"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1107">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="RDVRestrictHardwareEncryptionAlgorithms"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1378"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.3.12.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1378"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35540-4 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35540-4
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
    Subcontrol: 13.2
    Label: Deploy Hard Drive Encryption Software
    Description: Deploy approved hard drive encryption software to mobile devices and systems that hold sensitive data.

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Fail

18.9.11.3.13 (BL) Ensure 'Configure use of hardware-based encryption for removable data drives: Restrict crypto algorithms or cipher suites to the following:' is set to 'Enabled: 2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.2;2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.42'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to manage BitLocker's use of hardware-based encryption on removable data drives and specify which encryption algorithms it can use with hardware-based encryption. Using hardware-based encryption can improve performance of drive operations that involve frequent reading or writing of data to the drive.

You can specify additional options that control whether BitLocker software-based encryption is used instead of hardware-based encryption on computers that do not support hardware-based encryption and whether you want to restrict the encryption algorithms and cipher suites used with hardware-based encryption.

Note: The 'Choose drive encryption method and cipher strength' policy setting does not apply to hardware-based encryption. The encryption algorithm used by hardware-based encryption is set when the drive is partitioned. By default, BitLocker uses the algorithm configured on the drive to encrypt the drive. The 'Restrict encryption algorithms and cipher suites allowed for hardware-based encryption' option enables you to restrict the encryption algorithms that BitLocker can use with hardware encryption. If the algorithm set for the drive is not available, BitLocker will disable the use of hardware-based encryption.

Encryption algorithms are specified by object identifiers (OID). For example:

  • AES 128 in CBC mode OID: 2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.2
  • AES 256 in CBC mode OID: 2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.42

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: 2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.2;2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.42.

From a strict security perspective the hardware-based encryption may offer the same, greater, or less protection than what is provided by BitLocker's software-based encryption depending on how the algorithms and key lengths compare.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: 2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.2;2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.42:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Removable Data Drives\Configure use of hardware-based encryption for removable data drives: Restrict crypto algorithms or cipher suites to the following:

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

None - this value is ignored when the checkbox above it (Restrict encryption algorithms and cipher suites allowed for hardware-based encryption) is False (unchecked), as is required in Rule 18.9.11.3.12. If that checkbox is set to True (checked), then the encryption algorithms permitted on removable drives would be restricted to the specified object identifiers (OIDs).

Ensure 'RDVAllowedHardwareEncryptionAlgorithms' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.2;2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.42' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:RDVAllowedHardwareEncryptionAlgorithms does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.3.13_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_hardware-based_encryption_for_removable_data_drives_Restrict_crypto_algorithms_or_cipher_suites_to_the_following_is_set_to_Enabled_2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.22.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.42"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:55.057-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35540-4</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:55.057-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:54.822-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'RDVAllowedHardwareEncryptionAlgorithms' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.2;2.16.840.1.101.3.4.1.42'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10461"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10378"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1108">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="RDVAllowedHardwareEncryptionAlgorithms"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1379"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.3.13.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1379"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35540-4 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35540-4
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
    Subcontrol: 13.2
    Label: Deploy Hard Drive Encryption Software
    Description: Deploy approved hard drive encryption software to mobile devices and systems that hold sensitive data.

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Fail

18.9.11.3.14 (BL) Ensure 'Configure use of passwords for removable data drives' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to specify whether a password is required to unlock BitLocker-protected removable data drives.

Note: This setting is enforced when turning on BitLocker, not when unlocking a drive. BitLocker will allow unlocking a drive with any of the protectors available on the drive.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

Using a dictionary-style attack, passwords can be guessed or discovered by repeatedly attempting to unlock a drive. Since this type of BitLocker password does not include anti-dictionary attack protections provided by a TPM, for example, there is no mechanism to slow down use of rapid brute-force attacks against them.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Removable Data Drives\Configure use of passwords for removable data drives

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

The password option will not be available when configuring BitLocker for removable drives.

Ensure 'RDVPassphrase' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:RDVPassphrase does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.3.14_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_passwords_for_removable_data_drives_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:55.244-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33075-3</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:55.244-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:55.072-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'RDVPassphrase' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10462"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10379"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1109">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="RDVPassphrase"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1380"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.3.14.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1380"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33075-3 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33075-3
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
    Subcontrol: 13.2
    Label: Deploy Hard Drive Encryption Software
    Description: Deploy approved hard drive encryption software to mobile devices and systems that hold sensitive data.

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18.9.11.3.15 (BL) Ensure 'Configure use of smart cards on removable data drives' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting specifies whether smart cards can be used to authenticate user access to BitLocker-protected removable data drives on a computer.

Smart cards can be used to authenticate user access to the drive. You can require smart card authentication by selecting the 'Require use of smart cards on removable data drives' check box.

Note: This setting is enforced when turning on BitLocker, not when unlocking a volume. BitLocker will allow unlocking a drive with any of the protectors available on the drive.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

A drive can be compromised by guessing or finding the authentication information used to access the drive. For example, a password could be guessed, or a drive set to automatically unlock could be lost or stolen with the computer it automatically unlocks with.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Removable Data Drives\Configure use of smart cards on removable data drives

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'RDVAllowUserCert' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:RDVAllowUserCert does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.3.15_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_smart_cards_on_removable_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:55.385-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/11"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35705-3</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:55.385-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:55.244-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'RDVAllowUserCert' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10463"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10380"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1110">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="RDVAllowUserCert"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1381"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.3.15.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1381"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35705-3 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35705-3
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.11
    Label: Use Multi-factor Authentication For Accounts Accessing Sensitive Data Or Systems
    Description: Require multi-factor authentication for all user accounts that have access to sensitive data or systems. Multi-factor authentication can be achieved using smart cards, certificates, One Time Password (OTP) tokens, or biometrics.

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18.9.11.3.16 (BL) Ensure 'Configure use of smart cards on removable data drives: Require use of smart cards on removable data drives' is set to 'Enabled: True'

Description:

This policy setting specifies whether smart cards must be used to authenticate user access to BitLocker-protected removable data drives on a computer.

Smart cards can be used to authenticate user access to the drive. You can require smart card authentication by selecting the 'Require use of smart cards on removable data drives' check box.

Note: This setting is enforced when turning on BitLocker, not when unlocking a volume. BitLocker will allow unlocking a drive with any of the protectors available on the drive.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: True (checked).

A drive can be compromised by guessing or finding the authentication information used to access the drive. For example, a password could be guessed, or a drive set to automatically unlock could be lost or stolen with the computer it automatically unlocks with.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: True (checked):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Removable Data Drives\Configure use of smart cards on removable data drives: Require use of smart cards on removable data drives

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Smart cards will be required to authenticate user access to removable data drives. Use of smart cards requires PKI infrastructure. Users will need to authenticate with the smart card to unlock the removable data drive every time they restart the computer.

Ensure 'RDVEnforceUserCert' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:RDVEnforceUserCert does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.3.16_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_smart_cards_on_removable_data_drives_Require_use_of_smart_cards_on_removable_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:55.525-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/11"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35705-3</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:55.525-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:55.385-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'RDVEnforceUserCert' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10464"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10381"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1111">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="RDVEnforceUserCert"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1382"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.3.16.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1382"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35705-3 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35705-3
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.11
    Label: Use Multi-factor Authentication For Accounts Accessing Sensitive Data Or Systems
    Description: Require multi-factor authentication for all user accounts that have access to sensitive data or systems. Multi-factor authentication can be achieved using smart cards, certificates, One Time Password (OTP) tokens, or biometrics.

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18.9.11.3.17 (BL) Ensure 'Deny write access to removable drives not protected by BitLocker' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting configures whether BitLocker protection is required for a computer to be able to write data to a removable data drive.

All removable data drives that are not BitLocker-protected will be mounted as read-only. If the drive is protected by BitLocker, it will be mounted with read and write access.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Users may not voluntarily encrypt removable drives prior to saving important data to the drive.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Removable Data Drives\Deny write access to removable drives not protected by BitLocker

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

All removable data drives that are not BitLocker-protected will be mounted as read-only. If the drive is protected by BitLocker, it will be mounted with read and write access.

Ensure 'RDVDenyWriteAccess' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:RDVDenyWriteAccess does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.3.17_BL_Ensure_Deny_write_access_to_removable_drives_not_protected_by_BitLocker_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:55.697-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13/subcontrol/5"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33077-9</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:55.713-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:55.587-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'RDVDenyWriteAccess' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10465"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10382"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1112">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="System\CurrentControlSet\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="RDVDenyWriteAccess"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1383"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.3.17.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1383"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33077-9 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33077-9
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
    Subcontrol: 13.5
    Label: Disable Write Capabilities To USB Devices
    Description: If there is no business need for supporting such devices, configure systems so that they will not write data to USB tokens or USB hard drives. If such devices are required, enterprise software should be used that can configure systems to allow only specific USB devices (based on serial number or other unique property) to be accessed, and that can automatically encrypt all data placed on such devices. An inventory of all authorized devices must be maintained.

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18.9.11.3.18 (BL) Ensure 'Deny write access to removable drives not protected by BitLocker: Do not allow write access to devices configured in another organization' is set to 'Enabled: False'

Description:

This policy setting configures whether the computer will be able to write data to BitLocker-protected removable drives that were configured in another organization.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: False (unchecked).

Restricting write access to BitLocker-protected removable drives that were configured in another organization can hinder legitimate business operations where encrypted data sharing is necessary.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: False (unchecked):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Removable Data Drives\Deny write access to removable drives not protected by BitLocker: Do not allow write access to devices configured in another organization

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'RDVDenyCrossOrg' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:RDVDenyCrossOrg does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.3.18_BL_Ensure_Deny_write_access_to_removable_drives_not_protected_by_BitLocker_Do_not_allow_write_access_to_devices_configured_in_another_organization_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:55.916-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13/subcontrol/5"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33077-9</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:55.916-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:55.713-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'RDVDenyCrossOrg' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10466"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10383"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1113">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="RDVDenyCrossOrg"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1384"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.3.18.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1384"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33077-9 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33077-9
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
    Subcontrol: 13.5
    Label: Disable Write Capabilities To USB Devices
    Description: If there is no business need for supporting such devices, configure systems so that they will not write data to USB tokens or USB hard drives. If such devices are required, enterprise software should be used that can configure systems to allow only specific USB devices (based on serial number or other unique property) to be accessed, and that can automatically encrypt all data placed on such devices. An inventory of all authorized devices must be maintained.

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Fail

18.9.11.4 (BL) Ensure 'Choose drive encryption method and cipher strength (Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 10 [Version 1507])' is set to 'Enabled: AES 256-bit'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to configure the algorithm and cipher strength used by BitLocker Drive Encryption. This policy setting is applied when you turn on BitLocker. Changing the encryption method has no effect if the drive is already encrypted or if encryption is in progress. Consult the BitLocker Drive Encryption Deployment Guide on Microsoft TechNet for more information about the encryption methods available. This policy is only applicable to computers running Windows 8 through Windows 10 RTM (Release 1507).

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: AES 256-bit.

The use of the AES 128-bit encryption method is likely to be strong enough for the majority of applications, but those requiring the highest level of security may find this setting suboptimal.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: AES 256-bit:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Choose drive encryption method and cipher strength (Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 10 [Version 1507])

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1511 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Using AES 256-bit will not significantly impact initial encryption speed and overall computer performance in most cases.

Ensure 'EncryptionMethodNoDiffuser' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE:EncryptionMethodNoDiffuser does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.11.4_BL_Ensure_Choose_drive_encryption_method_and_cipher_strength_Windows_8_Windows_Server_2012_Windows_8.1_Windows_Server_2012_R2_Windows_10_Version_1507_is_set_to_Enabled_AES_256-bit"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:58.275-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-32952-4</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:58.275-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:57.994-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'EncryptionMethodNoDiffuser' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10467"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10384"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1123">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="EncryptionMethodNoDiffuser"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1385"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.11.5.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1385"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-32952-4 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-32952-4
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
    Subcontrol: 13.2
    Label: Deploy Hard Drive Encryption Software
    Description: Deploy approved hard drive encryption software to mobile devices and systems that hold sensitive data.

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18.9.12 Camera

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Camera.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1607 & Server 2016 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.13 Cloud Content

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template CloudContent.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1511 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.14 Connect

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WirelessDisplay.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1607 & Server 2016 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.15 Credential User Interface

This section contains recommendations related to the Credential User Interface.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template CredUI.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Fail

18.9.15.1 (L1) Ensure 'Do not display the password reveal button' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to configure the display of the password reveal button in password entry user experiences.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

This is a useful feature when entering a long and complex password, especially when using a touchscreen. The potential risk is that someone else may see your password while surreptitiously observing your screen.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Credential User Interface\Do not display the password reveal button

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template CredUI.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

The password reveal button will not be displayed after a user types a password in the password entry text box.

Ensure 'DisablePasswordReveal' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CredUI:DisablePasswordReveal does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.15.1_L1_Ensure_Do_not_display_the_password_reveal_button_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:58.494-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-32965-6</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:58.494-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:58.307-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DisablePasswordReveal' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10468"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10385"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1124">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CredUI"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DisablePasswordReveal"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1386"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.15.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1386"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-32965-6 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-32965-6
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.

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18.9.15.2 (L1) Ensure 'Enumerate administrator accounts on elevation' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting controls whether administrator accounts are displayed when a user attempts to elevate a running application.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

Users could see the list of administrator accounts, making it slightly easier for a malicious user who has logged onto a console session to try to crack the passwords of those accounts.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Credential User Interface\Enumerate administrator accounts on elevation

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template CredUI.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'EnumerateAdministrators' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\CredUI:EnumerateAdministrators does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.15.2_L1_Ensure_Enumerate_administrator_accounts_on_elevation_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:58.916-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35194-0</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:58.916-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:58.509-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'EnumerateAdministrators' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10469"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10386"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1125">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\CredUI"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="EnumerateAdministrators"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1387"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.15.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1387"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35194-0 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35194-0
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.

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18.9.16 Data Collection and Preview Builds

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Windows.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 RTM (Release 1507) Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.17 Delivery Optimization

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template DeliveryOptimization.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 RTM (Release 1507) Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.18 Desktop Gadgets

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Sidebar.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.19 Desktop Window Manager

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template DWM.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.20 Device and Driver Compatibility

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template DeviceCompat.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.21 Device Registration (formerly Workplace Join)

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WorkplaceJoin.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Note: This section was initially named Workplace Join but was renamed by Microsoft to Device Registration starting with the Microsoft Windows 10 RTM (Release 1507) Administrative Templates.

18.9.22 Digital Locker

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template DigitalLocker.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.23 Edge UI

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template EdgeUI.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.24 EMET

This section contains recommendations for configuring Microsoft Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET).

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template EMET.admx/adml that is included with Microsoft EMET.

EMET is free and supported security software developed by Microsoft that allows an enterprise to apply exploit mitigations to applications that run on Windows. Many of these mitigations were later coded directly into Windows 10 and Server 2016.

Note: Although EMET is quite effective at enhancing exploit protection on Windows workstation OSes prior to Windows 10, it is highly recommended that compatibility testing is done on typical workstation configurations (including all CIS-recommended EMET settings) before widespread deployment to your environment.

Note #2: EMET has been reported to be very problematic on 32-bit OSes - we only recommend using it with 64-bit OSes.

Note #3: Microsoft has announced that EMET will be End-Of-Life (EOL) on July 31, 2018. This does not mean the software will stop working, only that Microsoft will not update it any further past that date, nor troubleshoot new problems with it. They are instead recommending that workstations be upgraded to Windows 10.

Fail

18.9.24.1 (L1) Ensure 'EMET 5.52' or higher is installed

Description:

The Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET) is free and supported security software developed by Microsoft that allows an enterprise to apply exploit mitigations to applications that run on Windows. Many of these mitigations were later coded directly into Windows 10 and Server 2016.

More information on EMET, including download and User Guide, can be obtained here:

Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit - EMET - TechNet Security

Note: Although EMET is quite effective at enhancing exploit protection on Windows workstation OSes prior to Windows 10, it is highly recommended that compatibility testing is done on typical workstation configurations (including all CIS-recommended EMET settings) before widespread deployment to your environment.

Note #2: EMET has been reported to be very problematic on 32-bit OSes - we only recommend using it with 64-bit OSes.

Note #3: Microsoft has announced that EMET will be End-Of-Life (EOL) on July 31, 2018. This does not mean the software will stop working, only that Microsoft will not update it any further past that date, nor troubleshoot new problems with it. They are instead recommending that workstations be upgraded to Windows 10.

EMET mitigations help reduce the reliability of exploits that target vulnerable software running on Windows.

Install EMET 5.52 or higher.

Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\EMET_Service:Start does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.24.1_L1_Ensure_EMET_5.52_or_higher_is_installed"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:59.635-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/8/subcontrol/4"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:59.635-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:58.963-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10470"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10387"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1126">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\EMET_Service"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="Start"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1388"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.24.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1388"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

    CIS Controls V6.1:

    • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.
      Subcontrol: 8.4
      Label: Enable Anti-exploitation Features (i.e. DEP, ASLR, EMET)
      Description: Enable anti-exploitation features such as Data Execution Prevention (DEP), Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR), virtualization/containerization, etc. For increased protection, deploy capabilities such as Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET) that can be configured to apply these protections to a broader set of applications and executables.

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Fail

18.9.24.2 (L1) Ensure 'Default Action and Mitigation Settings' is set to 'Enabled' (plus subsettings)

Description:

This setting configures the default action after detection and advanced ROP mitigation.

The recommended state for this setting is:

  • Default Action and Mitigation Settings - Enabled
  • Deep Hooks - Enabled
  • Anti Detours - Enabled
  • Banned Functions - Enabled
  • Exploit Action -User Configured

These advanced mitigations for ROP mitigations apply to all configured software in EMET:

  • Deep Hooks protects critical APIs and the subsequent lower level APIs used by the top level critical API.
  • Anti Detours renders ineffective exploits that evade hooks by executing a copy of the hooked function prologue and then jump to the function past the prologue.
  • Banned Functions will block calls to ntdll!LdrHotPatchRoutine to mitigate potential exploits abusing the API.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\EMET\Default Action and Mitigation Settings

Note: This Group Policy path does not exist by default. An additional Group Policy template (EMET.admx/adml) is required - it is included with Microsoft Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET).

Impact:

The advanced mitigations available in EMET will be enabled and actively applied to all software they are configured for.

All of the following tests or sub-groups must pass:
Ensure 'AntiDetours' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\EMET\SysSettings:AntiDetours does not exist
All of the following tests or sub-groups must pass:
Ensure 'BannedFunctions' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\EMET\SysSettings:BannedFunctions does not exist
All of the following tests or sub-groups must pass:
Ensure 'ExploitAction' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\EMET\SysSettings:ExploitAction does not exist
Ensure 'DeepHooks' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\EMET\SysSettings:DeepHooks does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.24.2_L1_Ensure_Default_Action_and_Mitigation_Settings_is_set_to_Enabled_plus_subsettings"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:02.150-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/8/subcontrol/4"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35473-8</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:02.150-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:59.713-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:and>
               <cis:and>
                  <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                                     comment="Ensure 'ExploitAction' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2'"
                                     negated="false"
                                     ns="windows"
                                     objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10474"
                                     result="false"
                                     testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10391"
                                     type="registry_test">
                     <cis:evidence_object>
                        <cis:evidence_item itemref="1127">
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                              <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                              <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\EMET\SysSettings"/>
                              <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="ExploitAction"/>
                           </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                        </cis:evidence_item>
                     </cis:evidence_object>
                  </cis:evidence_test>
                  <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                                     comment="Ensure 'DeepHooks' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                                     negated="false"
                                     ns="windows"
                                     objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10473"
                                     result="false"
                                     testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10390"
                                     type="registry_test">
                     <cis:evidence_object>
                        <cis:evidence_item itemref="1128">
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                              <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                              <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\EMET\SysSettings"/>
                              <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DeepHooks"/>
                           </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                        </cis:evidence_item>
                     </cis:evidence_object>
                  </cis:evidence_test>
               </cis:and>
               <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                                  comment="Ensure 'BannedFunctions' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                                  negated="false"
                                  ns="windows"
                                  objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10472"
                                  result="false"
                                  testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10389"
                                  type="registry_test">
                  <cis:evidence_object>
                     <cis:evidence_item itemref="1129">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\EMET\SysSettings"/>
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="BannedFunctions"/>
                        </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     </cis:evidence_item>
                  </cis:evidence_object>
               </cis:evidence_test>
            </cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'AntiDetours' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10471"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10388"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1130">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\EMET\SysSettings"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="AntiDetours"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1389"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.24.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1389"/>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND">
         <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
            <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1390"
                                value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.24.2.4_var"/>
            <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                     xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                     href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                     name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1390"/>
         </xccdf:check>
         <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND">
            <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
               <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                   xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                   export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1391"
                                   value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.24.2.3_var"/>
               <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                        xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                        href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                        name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1391"/>
            </xccdf:check>
            <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
               <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                   xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                   export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1392"
                                   value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.24.2.2_var"/>
               <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                        xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                        href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                        name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1392"/>
            </xccdf:check>
         </xccdf:complex-check>
      </xccdf:complex-check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35473-8 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35473-8
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.
    Subcontrol: 8.4
    Label: Enable Anti-exploitation Features (i.e. DEP, ASLR, EMET)
    Description: Enable anti-exploitation features such as Data Execution Prevention (DEP), Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR), virtualization/containerization, etc. For increased protection, deploy capabilities such as Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET) that can be configured to apply these protections to a broader set of applications and executables.

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18.9.24.3 (L1) Ensure 'Default Protections for Internet Explorer' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This setting determines if recommended EMET mitigations are applied to Internet Explorer.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Applying EMET mitigations to Internet Explorer will help reduce the reliability of exploits that target it.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\EMET\Default Protections for Internet Explorer

Note: This Group Policy path does not exist by default. An additional Group Policy template (EMET.admx/adml) is required - it is included with Microsoft Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET).

Impact:

EMET mitigations will be applied to Internet Explorer.

Ensure '*\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '+EAF+ eaf_modules:mshtml.dll;flash*.ocx;jscript*.dll;vbscript.dll;vgx.dll +ASR asr_modules:npjpi*.dll;jp2iexp.dll;vgx.dll;msxml4*.dll;wshom.ocx;scrrun.dll;vbscript.dll asr_zones:1; -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\EMET\Defaults:*\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.24.3_L1_Ensure_Default_Protections_for_Internet_Explorer_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:02.932-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/8/subcontrol/4"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35474-6</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:02.932-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:02.260-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure '*\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '+EAF+ eaf_modules:mshtml.dll;flash*.ocx;jscript*.dll;vbscript.dll;vgx.dll +ASR asr_modules:npjpi*.dll;jp2iexp.dll;vgx.dll;msxml4*.dll;wshom.ocx;scrrun.dll;vbscript.dll asr_zones:1;"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10475"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10392"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1131">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\EMET\Defaults"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="*\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1393"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.24.3.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1393"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35474-6 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35474-6
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.
    Subcontrol: 8.4
    Label: Enable Anti-exploitation Features (i.e. DEP, ASLR, EMET)
    Description: Enable anti-exploitation features such as Data Execution Prevention (DEP), Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR), virtualization/containerization, etc. For increased protection, deploy capabilities such as Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET) that can be configured to apply these protections to a broader set of applications and executables.

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18.9.24.4 (L1) Ensure 'Default Protections for Popular Software' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This setting determines if recommended EMET mitigations are applied to the following popular software:

  • 7-Zip
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Foxit Reader
  • Google Chrome
  • Google Talk
  • iTunes
  • Microsoft Live Writer
  • Microsoft Lync Communicator
  • Microsoft Photo Gallery
  • Microsoft SkyDrive
  • mIRC
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Mozilla Thunderbird
  • Opera
  • Pidgin
  • QuickTime Player
  • RealPlayer
  • Safari
  • Skype
  • VideoLAN VLC
  • Winamp
  • Windows Live Mail
  • Windows Media Player
  • WinRAR
  • WinZip

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Applying EMET mitigations to popular software packages will help reduce the reliability of exploits that target them.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\EMET\Default Protections for Popular Software

Note: This Group Policy path does not exist by default. An additional Group Policy template (EMET.admx/adml) is required - it is included with Microsoft Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET).

Impact:

EMET mitigations will be applied to the listed popular software that is installed on the computer.

Ensure '*\Mozilla Thunderbird\thunderbird.exe' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '^$' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\EMET\Defaults:*\Mozilla Thunderbird\thunderbird.exe does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.24.4_L1_Ensure_Default_Protections_for_Popular_Software_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:03.525-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/8/subcontrol/4"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35476-1</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:03.525-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:02.963-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure '*\Mozilla Thunderbird\thunderbird.exe' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '^$'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10476"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10393"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1132">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\EMET\Defaults"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="*\Mozilla Thunderbird\thunderbird.exe"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1394"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.24.4.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1394"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35476-1 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35476-1
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.
    Subcontrol: 8.4
    Label: Enable Anti-exploitation Features (i.e. DEP, ASLR, EMET)
    Description: Enable anti-exploitation features such as Data Execution Prevention (DEP), Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR), virtualization/containerization, etc. For increased protection, deploy capabilities such as Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET) that can be configured to apply these protections to a broader set of applications and executables.

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18.9.24.5 (L1) Ensure 'Default Protections for Recommended Software' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This setting determines if recommended EMET mitigations are applied to the following software:

  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader
  • Microsoft Office suite applications
  • Oracle Java
  • WordPad

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Applying EMET mitigations to recommended software will help reduce the reliability of exploits that target them.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\EMET\Default Protections for Recommended Software

Note: This Group Policy path does not exist by default. An additional Group Policy template (EMET.admx/adml) is required - it is included with Microsoft Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET).

Impact:

EMET mitigations will be applied to the listed recommended software that is installed on the computer.

Ensure '*\Java\jre*\bin\javaws.exe' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '-HeapSpray' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\EMET\Defaults:*\Java\jre*\bin\javaws.exe does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.24.5_L1_Ensure_Default_Protections_for_Recommended_Software_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:04.197-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/8/subcontrol/4"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35479-5</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:04.197-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:03.557-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure '*\Java\jre*\bin\javaws.exe' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '-HeapSpray'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10477"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10394"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1133">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\EMET\Defaults"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="*\Java\jre*\bin\javaws.exe"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1395"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.24.5.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1395"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35479-5 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35479-5
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.
    Subcontrol: 8.4
    Label: Enable Anti-exploitation Features (i.e. DEP, ASLR, EMET)
    Description: Enable anti-exploitation features such as Data Execution Prevention (DEP), Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR), virtualization/containerization, etc. For increased protection, deploy capabilities such as Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET) that can be configured to apply these protections to a broader set of applications and executables.

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Fail

18.9.24.6 (L1) Ensure 'System ASLR' is set to 'Enabled: Application Opt-In'

Description:

This setting determines how applications become enrolled in Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR).

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: Application Opt-In.

ASLR reduces the predictability of process memory, which in-turn helps reduce the reliability of exploits targeting memory corruption vulnerabilities.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: Application Opt-In:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\EMET\System ASLR

Note: This Group Policy path does not exist by default. An additional Group Policy template (EMET.admx/adml) is required - it is included with Microsoft Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET).

Impact:

ASLR protections will be enabled on applications that have been configured for it in EMET.

Ensure 'ASLR' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '3' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\EMET\SysSettings:ASLR does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.24.6_L1_Ensure_System_ASLR_is_set_to_Enabled_Application_Opt-In"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:04.900-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/8/subcontrol/4"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35483-7</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:04.900-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:04.244-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'ASLR' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '3'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10478"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10395"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1134">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\EMET\SysSettings"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="ASLR"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1396"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.24.6.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1396"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35483-7 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35483-7
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.
    Subcontrol: 8.4
    Label: Enable Anti-exploitation Features (i.e. DEP, ASLR, EMET)
    Description: Enable anti-exploitation features such as Data Execution Prevention (DEP), Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR), virtualization/containerization, etc. For increased protection, deploy capabilities such as Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET) that can be configured to apply these protections to a broader set of applications and executables.

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Fail

18.9.24.7 (L1) Ensure 'System DEP' is set to 'Enabled: Application Opt-Out'

Description:

This setting determines how applications become enrolled in Data Execution Protection (DEP).

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: Application Opt-Out.

DEP marks pages of application memory as non-executable, which reduces a given exploit's ability to run attacker-controlled code.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: Application Opt-Out:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\EMET\System DEP

Note: This Group Policy path does not exist by default. An additional Group Policy template (EMET.admx/adml) is required - it is included with Microsoft Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET).

Impact:

DEP protections will be enabled on all applications unless EMET has been specifically configured to opt-out of DEP for that application.

Ensure 'DEP' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\EMET\SysSettings:DEP does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.24.7_L1_Ensure_System_DEP_is_set_to_Enabled_Application_Opt-Out"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:05.713-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/8/subcontrol/4"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35484-5</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:05.713-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:04.947-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DEP' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10479"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10396"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1135">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\EMET\SysSettings"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DEP"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1397"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.24.7.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1397"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35484-5 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35484-5
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.
    Subcontrol: 8.4
    Label: Enable Anti-exploitation Features (i.e. DEP, ASLR, EMET)
    Description: Enable anti-exploitation features such as Data Execution Prevention (DEP), Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR), virtualization/containerization, etc. For increased protection, deploy capabilities such as Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET) that can be configured to apply these protections to a broader set of applications and executables.

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Fail

18.9.24.8 (L1) Ensure 'System SEHOP' is set to 'Enabled: Application Opt-Out'

Description:

This setting determines how applications become enrolled in Structured Exception Handler Overwrite Protection (SEHOP).

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: Application Opt-Out.

When a software component suffers from a memory corruption vulnerability, an exploit may be able to overwrite memory that contains data structures that control how the software handles exceptions. By corrupting these structures in a controlled manner, an exploit may be able to execute arbitrary code. SEHOP verifies the integrity of those structures before they are used to handle exceptions, which reduces the reliability of exploits that leverage structured exception handler overwrites.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: Application Opt-Out:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\EMET\System SEHOP

Note: This Group Policy path does not exist by default. An additional Group Policy template (EMET.admx/adml) is required - it is included with Microsoft Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET).

Impact:

SEHOP protections will be enabled on all applications unless EMET has been specifically configured to opt-out of SEHOP for that application.

Ensure 'SEHOP' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\EMET\SysSettings:SEHOP does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.24.8_L1_Ensure_System_SEHOP_is_set_to_Enabled_Application_Opt-Out"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:06.244-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/8/subcontrol/4"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35485-2</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:06.244-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:05.744-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'SEHOP' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10480"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10397"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1136">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\EMET\SysSettings"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="SEHOP"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1398"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.24.8.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1398"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35485-2 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35485-2
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.
    Subcontrol: 8.4
    Label: Enable Anti-exploitation Features (i.e. DEP, ASLR, EMET)
    Description: Enable anti-exploitation features such as Data Execution Prevention (DEP), Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR), virtualization/containerization, etc. For increased protection, deploy capabilities such as Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET) that can be configured to apply these protections to a broader set of applications and executables.

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18.9.25 Event Forwarding

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template EventForwarding.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.26 Event Log Service

This section contains recommendations for configuring the Event Log Service.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template EventLog.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.26.1 Application

This section contains recommendations for configuring the Application Event Log.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template EventLog.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Fail

18.9.26.1.1 (L1) Ensure 'Application: Control Event Log behavior when the log file reaches its maximum size' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting controls Event Log behavior when the log file reaches its maximum size.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

Note: Old events may or may not be retained according to the Backup log automatically when full policy setting.

If new events are not recorded it may be difficult or impossible to determine the root cause of system problems or the unauthorized activities of malicious users.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Event Log Service\Application\Control Event Log behavior when the log file reaches its maximum size

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template EventLog.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Note #2: In older Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates, this setting was initially named Retain old events, but it was renamed starting with the Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates.

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'Retention' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\EventLog\Application:Retention does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.26.1.1_L1_Ensure_Application_Control_Event_Log_behavior_when_the_log_file_reaches_its_maximum_size_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:06.744-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/6/subcontrol/3"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34169-3</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:06.744-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:06.275-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'Retention' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10481"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10398"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1137">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\EventLog\Application"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="Retention"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1399"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.26.1.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1399"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34169-3 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34169-3
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring, and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage, and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.3
    Label: Ensure Audit Logging Systems Are Not Subject To Loss (i.e. rotation/archive)
    Description: Ensure that all systems that store logs have adequate storage space for the logs generated on a regular basis, so that log files will not fill up between log rotation intervals. The logs must be archived and digitally signed on a periodic basis.

Back to Summary
Fail

18.9.26.1.2 (L1) Ensure 'Application: Specify the maximum log file size (KB)' is set to 'Enabled: 32,768 or greater'

Description:

This policy setting specifies the maximum size of the log file in kilobytes. The maximum log file size can be configured between 1 megabyte (1,024 kilobytes) and 4 terabytes (4,194,240 kilobytes) in kilobyte increments.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: 32,768 or greater.

If events are not recorded it may be difficult or impossible to determine the root cause of system problems or the unauthorized activities of malicious users.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: 32,768 or greater:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Event Log Service\Application\Specify the maximum log file size (KB)

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template EventLog.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Note #2: In older Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates, this setting was initially named Maximum Log Size (KB), but it was renamed starting with the Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates.

Impact:

When event logs fill to capacity, they will stop recording information unless the retention method for each is set so that the computer will overwrite the oldest entries with the most recent ones. To mitigate the risk of loss of recent data, you can configure the retention method so that older events are overwritten as needed.

The consequence of this configuration is that older events will be removed from the logs. Attackers can take advantage of such a configuration, because they can generate a large number of extraneous events to overwrite any evidence of their attack. These risks can be somewhat reduced if you automate the archival and backup of event log data.

Ideally, all specifically monitored events should be sent to a server that uses Microsoft System Center Operations Manager (SCOM) or some other automated monitoring tool. Such a configuration is particularly important because an attacker who successfully compromises a server could clear the Security log. If all events are sent to a monitoring server, then you will be able to gather forensic information about the attacker's activities.

Ensure 'MaxSize' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '32768' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\EventLog\Application:MaxSize does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.26.1.2_L1_Ensure_Application_Specify_the_maximum_log_file_size_KB_is_set_to_Enabled_32768_or_greater"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:07.260-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/6/subcontrol/3"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33975-4</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:07.260-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:06.791-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'MaxSize' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '32768'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10482"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10399"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1138">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\EventLog\Application"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="MaxSize"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1400"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.26.1.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1400"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33975-4 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33975-4
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring, and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage, and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.3
    Label: Ensure Audit Logging Systems Are Not Subject To Loss (i.e. rotation/archive)
    Description: Ensure that all systems that store logs have adequate storage space for the logs generated on a regular basis, so that log files will not fill up between log rotation intervals. The logs must be archived and digitally signed on a periodic basis.

Back to Summary

18.9.26.2 Security

This section contains recommendations for configuring the Security Event Log.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template EventLog.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Fail

18.9.26.2.1 (L1) Ensure 'Security: Control Event Log behavior when the log file reaches its maximum size' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting controls Event Log behavior when the log file reaches its maximum size.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

Note: Old events may or may not be retained according to the Backup log automatically when full policy setting.

If new events are not recorded it may be difficult or impossible to determine the root cause of system problems or the unauthorized activities of malicious users.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Event Log Service\Security\Control Event Log behavior when the log file reaches its maximum size

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template EventLog.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Note #2: In older Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates, this setting was initially named Retain old events, but it was renamed starting with the Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates.

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'Retention' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\EventLog\Security:Retention does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.26.2.1_L1_Ensure_Security_Control_Event_Log_behavior_when_the_log_file_reaches_its_maximum_size_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:07.775-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/6/subcontrol/3"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35090-0</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:07.775-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:07.291-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'Retention' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10483"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10400"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1139">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\EventLog\Security"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="Retention"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1401"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.26.2.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1401"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35090-0 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35090-0
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring, and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage, and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.3
    Label: Ensure Audit Logging Systems Are Not Subject To Loss (i.e. rotation/archive)
    Description: Ensure that all systems that store logs have adequate storage space for the logs generated on a regular basis, so that log files will not fill up between log rotation intervals. The logs must be archived and digitally signed on a periodic basis.

Back to Summary
Fail

18.9.26.2.2 (L1) Ensure 'Security: Specify the maximum log file size (KB)' is set to 'Enabled: 196,608 or greater'

Description:

This policy setting specifies the maximum size of the log file in kilobytes. The maximum log file size can be configured between 1 megabyte (1,024 kilobytes) and 4 terabytes (4,194,240 kilobytes) in kilobyte increments.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: 196,608 or greater.

If events are not recorded it may be difficult or impossible to determine the root cause of system problems or the unauthorized activities of malicious users.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: 196,608 or greater:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Event Log Service\Security\Specify the maximum log file size (KB)

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template EventLog.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Note #2: In older Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates, this setting was initially named Maximum Log Size (KB), but it was renamed starting with the Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates.

Impact:

When event logs fill to capacity, they will stop recording information unless the retention method for each is set so that the computer will overwrite the oldest entries with the most recent ones. To mitigate the risk of loss of recent data, you can configure the retention method so that older events are overwritten as needed.

The consequence of this configuration is that older events will be removed from the logs. Attackers can take advantage of such a configuration, because they can generate a large number of extraneous events to overwrite any evidence of their attack. These risks can be somewhat reduced if you automate the archival and backup of event log data.

Ideally, all specifically monitored events should be sent to a server that uses Microsoft System Center Operations Manager (SCOM) or some other automated monitoring tool. Such a configuration is particularly important because an attacker who successfully compromises a server could clear the Security log. If all events are sent to a monitoring server, then you will be able to gather forensic information about the attacker's activities.

Ensure 'MaxSize' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '196608' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\EventLog\Security:MaxSize does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.26.2.2_L1_Ensure_Security_Specify_the_maximum_log_file_size_KB_is_set_to_Enabled_196608_or_greater"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:08.291-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/6/subcontrol/3"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33428-4</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:08.291-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:07.822-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'MaxSize' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '196608'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10484"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10401"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1140">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\EventLog\Security"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="MaxSize"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1402"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.26.2.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1402"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33428-4 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33428-4
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring, and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage, and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.3
    Label: Ensure Audit Logging Systems Are Not Subject To Loss (i.e. rotation/archive)
    Description: Ensure that all systems that store logs have adequate storage space for the logs generated on a regular basis, so that log files will not fill up between log rotation intervals. The logs must be archived and digitally signed on a periodic basis.

Back to Summary

18.9.26.3 Setup

This section contains recommendations for configuring the Setup Event Log.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template EventLog.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Fail

18.9.26.3.1 (L1) Ensure 'Setup: Control Event Log behavior when the log file reaches its maximum size' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting controls Event Log behavior when the log file reaches its maximum size.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

Note: Old events may or may not be retained according to the Backup log automatically when full policy setting.

If new events are not recorded it may be difficult or impossible to determine the root cause of system problems or the unauthorized activities of malicious users.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Event Log Service\Setup\Control Event Log behavior when the log file reaches its maximum size

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template EventLog.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Note #2: In older Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates, this setting was initially named Retain old events, but it was renamed starting with the Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates.

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'Retention' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\EventLog\Setup:Retention does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.26.3.1_L1_Ensure_Setup_Control_Event_Log_behavior_when_the_log_file_reaches_its_maximum_size_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:08.806-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/6/subcontrol/3"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34170-1</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:08.806-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:08.338-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'Retention' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10485"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10402"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1141">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\EventLog\Setup"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="Retention"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1403"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.26.3.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1403"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34170-1 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34170-1
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring, and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage, and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.3
    Label: Ensure Audit Logging Systems Are Not Subject To Loss (i.e. rotation/archive)
    Description: Ensure that all systems that store logs have adequate storage space for the logs generated on a regular basis, so that log files will not fill up between log rotation intervals. The logs must be archived and digitally signed on a periodic basis.

Back to Summary
Fail

18.9.26.3.2 (L1) Ensure 'Setup: Specify the maximum log file size (KB)' is set to 'Enabled: 32,768 or greater'

Description:

This policy setting specifies the maximum size of the log file in kilobytes. The maximum log file size can be configured between 1 megabyte (1,024 kilobytes) and 4 terabytes (4,194,240 kilobytes) in kilobyte increments.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: 32,768 or greater.

If events are not recorded it may be difficult or impossible to determine the root cause of system problems or the unauthorized activities of malicious users

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: 32,768 or greater:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Event Log Service\Setup\Specify the maximum log file size (KB)

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template EventLog.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Note #2: In older Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates, this setting was initially named Maximum Log Size (KB), but it was renamed starting with the Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates.

Impact:

When event logs fill to capacity, they will stop recording information unless the retention method for each is set so that the computer will overwrite the oldest entries with the most recent ones. To mitigate the risk of loss of recent data, you can configure the retention method so that older events are overwritten as needed.

The consequence of this configuration is that older events will be removed from the logs. Attackers can take advantage of such a configuration, because they can generate a large number of extraneous events to overwrite any evidence of their attack. These risks can be somewhat reduced if you automate the archival and backup of event log data.

Ideally, all specifically monitored events should be sent to a server that uses Microsoft System Center Operations Manager (SCOM) or some other automated monitoring tool. Such a configuration is particularly important because an attacker who successfully compromises a server could clear the Security log. If all events are sent to a monitoring server, then you will be able to gather forensic information about the attacker's activities.

Ensure 'MaxSize' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '32768' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\EventLog\Setup:MaxSize does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.26.3.2_L1_Ensure_Setup_Specify_the_maximum_log_file_size_KB_is_set_to_Enabled_32768_or_greater"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:09.260-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/6/subcontrol/3"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35091-8</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:09.260-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:08.838-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'MaxSize' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '32768'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10486"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10403"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1142">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\EventLog\Setup"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="MaxSize"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1404"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.26.3.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1404"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35091-8 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35091-8
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring, and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage, and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.3
    Label: Ensure Audit Logging Systems Are Not Subject To Loss (i.e. rotation/archive)
    Description: Ensure that all systems that store logs have adequate storage space for the logs generated on a regular basis, so that log files will not fill up between log rotation intervals. The logs must be archived and digitally signed on a periodic basis.

Back to Summary

18.9.26.4 System

This section contains recommendations for configuring the System Event Log.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template EventLog.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Fail

18.9.26.4.1 (L1) Ensure 'System: Control Event Log behavior when the log file reaches its maximum size' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting controls Event Log behavior when the log file reaches its maximum size.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

Note: Old events may or may not be retained according to the Backup log automatically when full policy setting.

If new events are not recorded it may be difficult or impossible to determine the root cause of system problems or the unauthorized activities of malicious users.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Event Log Service\System\Control Event Log behavior when the log file reaches its maximum size

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template EventLog.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Note #2: In older Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates, this setting was initially named Retain old events, but it was renamed starting with the Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates.

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'Retention' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\EventLog\System:Retention does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.26.4.1_L1_Ensure_System_Control_Event_Log_behavior_when_the_log_file_reaches_its_maximum_size_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:09.837-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/6/subcontrol/3"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33729-5</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:09.837-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:09.306-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'Retention' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10487"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10404"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1143">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\EventLog\System"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="Retention"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1405"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.26.4.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1405"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33729-5 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33729-5
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring, and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage, and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.3
    Label: Ensure Audit Logging Systems Are Not Subject To Loss (i.e. rotation/archive)
    Description: Ensure that all systems that store logs have adequate storage space for the logs generated on a regular basis, so that log files will not fill up between log rotation intervals. The logs must be archived and digitally signed on a periodic basis.

Back to Summary
Fail

18.9.26.4.2 (L1) Ensure 'System: Specify the maximum log file size (KB)' is set to 'Enabled: 32,768 or greater'

Description:

This policy setting specifies the maximum size of the log file in kilobytes. The maximum log file size can be configured between 1 megabyte (1,024 kilobytes) and 4 terabytes (4,194,240 kilobytes) in kilobyte increments.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: 32,768 or greater.

If events are not recorded it may be difficult or impossible to determine the root cause of system problems or the unauthorized activities of malicious users

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: 32,768 or greater:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Event Log Service\System\Specify the maximum log file size (KB)

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template EventLog.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Note #2: In older Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates, this setting was initially named Maximum Log Size (KB), but it was renamed starting with the Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates.

Impact:

When event logs fill to capacity, they will stop recording information unless the retention method for each is set so that the computer will overwrite the oldest entries with the most recent ones. To mitigate the risk of loss of recent data, you can configure the retention method so that older events are overwritten as needed.

The consequence of this configuration is that older events will be removed from the logs. Attackers can take advantage of such a configuration, because they can generate a large number of extraneous events to overwrite any evidence of their attack. These risks can be somewhat reduced if you automate the archival and backup of event log data.

Ideally, all specifically monitored events should be sent to a server that uses Microsoft System Center Operations Manager (SCOM) or some other automated monitoring tool. Such a configuration is particularly important because an attacker who successfully compromises a server could clear the Security log. If all events are sent to a monitoring server, then you will be able to gather forensic information about the attacker's activities.

Ensure 'MaxSize' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '32768' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\EventLog\System:MaxSize does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.26.4.2_L1_Ensure_System_Specify_the_maximum_log_file_size_KB_is_set_to_Enabled_32768_or_greater"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:10.432-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/6/subcontrol/3"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35288-0</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:10.432-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:09.869-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'MaxSize' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '32768'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10488"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10405"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1144">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\EventLog\System"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="MaxSize"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1406"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.26.4.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1406"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35288-0 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35288-0
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring, and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage, and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.3
    Label: Ensure Audit Logging Systems Are Not Subject To Loss (i.e. rotation/archive)
    Description: Ensure that all systems that store logs have adequate storage space for the logs generated on a regular basis, so that log files will not fill up between log rotation intervals. The logs must be archived and digitally signed on a periodic basis.

Back to Summary

18.9.27 Event Logging

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template EventLogging.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 RTM (Release 1507) Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.28 Event Viewer

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template EventViewer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.29 Family Safety (formerly Parental Controls)

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template ParentalControls.admx/adml that is only included with the Microsoft Windows Vista through the Windows 10 RTM (Release 1507) Administrative Templates.

Note: This section was initially named Parental Controls but was renamed by Microsoft to Family Safety starting with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates.

18.9.30 File Explorer (formerly Windows Explorer)

This section contains recommendations to control the availability of options such as menu items and tabs in dialog boxes.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsExplorer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Note: This section was initially named Windows Explorer but was renamed by Microsoft to File Explorer starting with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates.

18.9.30.1 Previous Versions

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template PreviousVersions.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Fail

18.9.30.2 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off Data Execution Prevention for Explorer' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

Disabling Data Execution Prevention can allow certain legacy plug-in applications to function without terminating Explorer.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

Note: Some legacy plug-in applications and other software may not function with Data Execution Prevention and will require an exception to be defined for that specific plug-in/software.

Data Execution Prevention is an important security feature supported by Explorer that helps to limit the impact of certain types of malware.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\File Explorer\Turn off Data Execution Prevention for Explorer

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template Explorer.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'NoDataExecutionPrevention' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer:NoDataExecutionPrevention does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.30.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Data_Execution_Prevention_for_Explorer_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:11.135-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/8/subcontrol/4"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33608-1</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:11.135-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:10.462-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'NoDataExecutionPrevention' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10489"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10406"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1145">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="NoDataExecutionPrevention"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1407"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.30.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1407"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33608-1 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33608-1
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.
    Subcontrol: 8.4
    Label: Enable Anti-exploitation Features (i.e. DEP, ASLR, EMET)
    Description: Enable anti-exploitation features such as Data Execution Prevention (DEP), Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR), virtualization/containerization, etc. For increased protection, deploy capabilities such as Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET) that can be configured to apply these protections to a broader set of applications and executables.

Back to Summary
Fail

18.9.30.3 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off heap termination on corruption' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

Without heap termination on corruption, legacy plug-in applications may continue to function when a File Explorer session has become corrupt. Ensuring that heap termination on corruption is active will prevent this.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

Allowing an application to function after its session has become corrupt increases the risk posture to the system.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\File Explorer\Turn off heap termination on corruption

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template Explorer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'NoHeapTerminationOnCorruption' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer:NoHeapTerminationOnCorruption does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.30.3_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_heap_termination_on_corruption_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:11.729-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/8/subcontrol/4"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33745-1</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:11.729-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:11.166-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'NoHeapTerminationOnCorruption' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10490"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10407"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1146">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="NoHeapTerminationOnCorruption"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1408"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.30.3.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1408"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33745-1 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33745-1
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.
    Subcontrol: 8.4
    Label: Enable Anti-exploitation Features (i.e. DEP, ASLR, EMET)
    Description: Enable anti-exploitation features such as Data Execution Prevention (DEP), Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR), virtualization/containerization, etc. For increased protection, deploy capabilities such as Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET) that can be configured to apply these protections to a broader set of applications and executables.

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Fail

18.9.30.4 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off shell protocol protected mode' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to configure the amount of functionality that the shell protocol can have. When using the full functionality of this protocol, applications can open folders and launch files. The protected mode reduces the functionality of this protocol allowing applications to only open a limited set of folders. Applications are not able to open files with this protocol when it is in the protected mode. It is recommended to leave this protocol in the protected mode to increase the security of Windows.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

Limiting the opening of files and folders to a limited set reduces the attack surface of the system.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\File Explorer\Turn off shell protocol protected mode

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsExplorer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'PreXPSP2ShellProtocolBehavior' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer:PreXPSP2ShellProtocolBehavior does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.30.4_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_shell_protocol_protected_mode_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:12.337-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/8/subcontrol/4"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33764-2</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:12.337-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:11.759-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'PreXPSP2ShellProtocolBehavior' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10491"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10408"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1147">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="PreXPSP2ShellProtocolBehavior"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1409"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.30.4.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1409"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33764-2 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33764-2
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.
    Subcontrol: 8.4
    Label: Enable Anti-exploitation Features (i.e. DEP, ASLR, EMET)
    Description: Enable anti-exploitation features such as Data Execution Prevention (DEP), Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR), virtualization/containerization, etc. For increased protection, deploy capabilities such as Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET) that can be configured to apply these protections to a broader set of applications and executables.

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18.9.31 File History

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template FileHistory.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.32 Find My Device

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template FindMy.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1703 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.33 Game Explorer

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template GameExplorer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.34 Handwriting

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Handwriting.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1709 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.35 HomeGroup

This section contains recommendations related to the HomeGroup feature, which is available in Windows 7 and later workstation versions.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Sharing.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Fail

18.9.35.1 (L1) Ensure 'Prevent the computer from joining a homegroup' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

By default, users can add their computer to a HomeGroup on a home network.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

While resources on a domain-joined computer cannot be shared with a HomeGroup, information from the domain-joined computer can be leaked to other computers in the HomeGroup.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\HomeGroup\Prevent the computer from joining a homegroup

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template Sharing.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

A user on this computer will not be able to add this computer to a HomeGroup. This setting does not affect other network sharing features. Mobile users who access printers and other shared devices on their home networks will not be able to leverage the ease of use provided by HomeGroup functionality.

Ensure 'DisableHomeGroup' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\HomeGroup:DisableHomeGroup does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.35.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_the_computer_from_joining_a_homegroup_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:12.681-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/14/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34776-5</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:12.681-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:12.369-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DisableHomeGroup' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10492"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10409"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1148">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\HomeGroup"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DisableHomeGroup"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1410"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.35.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1410"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34776-5 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34776-5
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 14: Controlled Access Based on the Need to Know: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct secure access to critical assets (e.g., information, resources, systems) according to the formal determination of which persons, computers, and applications have a need and right to access these critical assets based on an approved classification.
    Subcontrol: 14.1
    Label: Implement Network Segmentation Based On Information Class
    Description: Segment the network based on the label or classification level of the information stored on the servers. Locate all sensitive information on separated VLANS with firewall filtering to ensure that only authorized individuals are only able to communicate with systems necessary to fulfill their specific responsibilities.

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18.9.36 Import Video

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template CaptureWizard.admx/adml that is only included with the Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 (non-R2) Administrative Templates.

18.9.37 Internet Explorer

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template InetRes.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.38 Internet Information Services

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template IIS.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.39 Location and Sensors

This section contains settings for Locations and Sensors.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Sensors.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.39.1 Windows Location Provider

This section contains settings for Windows Location Provider.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template LocationProviderAdm.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Fail

18.9.39.1.1 (L2) Ensure 'Turn off Windows Location Provider' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting turns off the Windows Location Provider feature for the computer.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

This setting affects the Windows Location Provider feature (e.g. GPS or other location tracking). From a security perspective, it’s not a good idea to reveal your location to software in most cases, but there are legitimate uses, such as mapping software. However, they should not be used in high security environments.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Location and Sensors\Windows Location Provider\Turn off Windows Location Provider

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template LocationProviderAdm.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

The Windows Location Provider feature is turned off, and all programs on the computer are prevented from using the Windows Location Provider feature.

Ensure 'DisableWindowsLocationProvider' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\LocationAndSensors:DisableWindowsLocationProvider does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.39.1.1_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_Windows_Location_Provider_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:12.979-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34836-7</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:12.979-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:12.697-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DisableWindowsLocationProvider' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10493"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10410"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1149">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\LocationAndSensors"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DisableWindowsLocationProvider"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1411"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.39.1.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1411"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34836-7 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34836-7
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

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Fail

18.9.39.2 (L2) Ensure 'Turn off location' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting turns off the location feature for the computer.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

This setting affects the location feature (e.g. GPS or other location tracking). From a security perspective, it’s not a good idea to reveal your location to software in most cases, but there are legitimate uses, such as mapping software. However, they should not be used in high security environments.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Location and Sensors\Turn off location

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template Sensors.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

The location feature is turned off, and all programs on the computer are prevented from using location information from the location feature.

Ensure 'DisableLocation' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\LocationAndSensors:DisableLocation does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.39.2_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_location_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:13.682-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33743-6</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:13.682-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:12.979-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DisableLocation' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10494"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10411"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1150">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\LocationAndSensors"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DisableLocation"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1412"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.39.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1412"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33743-6 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33743-6
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.

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18.9.40 Maintenance Scheduler

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template msched.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.41 Maps

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WinMaps.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1511 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.42 MDM

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template MDM.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1607 & Server 2016 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.43 Messaging

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Messaging.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1709 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.44 Microsoft account

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template MSAPolicy.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1703 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.45 Microsoft Edge

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template MicrosoftEdge.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 RTM (Release 1507) Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.46 Microsoft FIDO Authentication

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template FidoAuth.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1709 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.47 Microsoft Secondary Authentication Factor

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template DeviceCredential.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1607 & Server 2016 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.48 Microsoft User Experience Virtualization

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template UserExperienceVirtualization.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1607 & Server 2016 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.49 NetMeeting

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Conf.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.50 Network Access Protection

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template NAPXPQec.admx/adml that is only included with the Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (non-R2) through the Windows 8.1 Update & Server 2012 R2 Update Administrative Templates.

18.9.51 Network Projector

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template NetworkProjection.admx/adml that is only included with the Microsoft Windows Vista through the Windows 8.1 Update & Server 2012 R2 Update Administrative Templates.

18.9.52 OneDrive (formerly SkyDrive)

This section contains recommendations related to OneDrive.

The Group Policy settings contained within this section are provided by the Group Policy template SkyDrive.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Note: This section was initially named SkyDrive but was renamed by Microsoft to OneDrive starting with the Microsoft Windows 10 RTM (Release 1507) Administrative Templates.

Fail

18.9.52.1 (L1) Ensure 'Prevent the usage of OneDrive for file storage' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting lets you prevent apps and features from working with files on OneDrive using the Next Generation Sync Client.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Enabling this setting prevents users from accidentally uploading confidential or sensitive corporate information to the OneDrive cloud service using the Next Generation Sync Client.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\OneDrive\Prevent the usage of OneDrive for file storage

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template SkyDrive.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer). However, we strongly recommend you only use the version included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1607 & Server 2016 Administrative Templates (or newer). Older versions of the templates had conflicting settings in different template files for both OneDrive & SkyDrive, until it was cleaned up properly in the above version.

Note #2: In older Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates, this setting was named Prevent the usage of SkyDrive for file storage, but it was renamed starting with the Windows 10 RTM (Release 1507) Administrative Templates.

Impact:

Users can't access OneDrive from the OneDrive app and file picker. Windows Store apps can't access OneDrive using the WinRT API. OneDrive doesn't appear in the navigation pane in File Explorer. OneDrive files aren't kept in sync with the cloud. Users can't automatically upload photos and videos from the camera roll folder.

Note: If your organization uses Office 365, be aware that this setting will prevent users from saving files to OneDrive/SkyDrive.

Ensure 'DisableFileSyncNGSC' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\OneDrive:DisableFileSyncNGSC does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.52.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_the_usage_of_OneDrive_for_file_storage_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:14.244-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33826-9</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:14.244-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:13.697-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DisableFileSyncNGSC' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10495"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10412"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1151">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\OneDrive"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DisableFileSyncNGSC"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1413"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.52.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1413"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33826-9 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33826-9
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.

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Fail

18.9.52.2 (L1) Ensure 'Prevent the usage of OneDrive for file storage on Windows 8.1' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting lets you prevent apps and features from working with files on OneDrive using the legacy OneDrive/SkyDrive client.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Note: Despite the name of this setting, it is applicable to the legacy OneDrive client on any Windows OS.

Enabling this setting prevents users from accidentally uploading confidential or sensitive corporate information to the OneDrive cloud service using the legacy OneDrive/SkyDrive client.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\OneDrive\Prevent the usage of OneDrive for file storage on Windows 8.1

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template SkyDrive.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1607 & Server 2016 Administrative Templates (or newer). We strongly recommend you only use either that version of the template or a newer one. Older versions of the templates had conflicting settings in different template files for both OneDrive & SkyDrive, until it was cleaned up properly in the above version.

Impact:

Users can't access OneDrive from the OneDrive app and file picker. Windows Store apps can't access OneDrive using the WinRT API. OneDrive doesn't appear in the navigation pane in File Explorer. OneDrive files aren't kept in sync with the cloud. Users can't automatically upload photos and videos from the camera roll folder.

Note: If your organization uses Office 365, be aware that this setting will prevent users from saving files to OneDrive/SkyDrive.

Ensure 'DisableFileSync' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\OneDrive:DisableFileSync does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.52.2_L1_Ensure_Prevent_the_usage_of_OneDrive_for_file_storage_on_Windows_8.1_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:15.213-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33826-9</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:15.213-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:14.306-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DisableFileSync' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10496"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10413"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1152">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\OneDrive"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DisableFileSync"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1414"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.52.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1414"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33826-9 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33826-9
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.

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18.9.53 Online Assistance

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template HelpAndSupport.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.54 Password Synchronization

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template PswdSync.admx/adml that is only included with the Microsoft Windows Vista through the Windows 8.1 Update & Server 2012 R2 Update Administrative Templates.

18.9.55 Portable Operating System

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template ExternalBoot.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.56 Presentation Settings

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template MobilePCPresentationSettings.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.57 Push To Install

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template PushToInstall.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1709 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.58 Remote Desktop Services (formerly Terminal Services)

This section contains recommendations related to Remote Desktop Services.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Note: This section was initially named Terminal Services but was renamed by Microsoft to Remote Desktop Services starting with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates.

18.9.58.1 RD Licensing (formerly TS Licensing)

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Note: This section was initially named TS Licensing but was renamed by Microsoft to RD Licensing starting with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates.

18.9.58.2 Remote Desktop Connection Client

This section contains recommendations for the Remote Desktop Connection Client.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.58.2.1 RemoteFX USB Device Redirection

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Fail

18.9.58.2.2 (L1) Ensure 'Do not allow passwords to be saved' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting helps prevent Remote Desktop clients from saving passwords on a computer.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Note: If this policy setting was previously configured as Disabled or Not configured, any previously saved passwords will be deleted the first time a Remote Desktop client disconnects from any server.

An attacker with physical access to the computer may be able to break the protection guarding saved passwords. An attacker who compromises a user's account and connects to their computer could use saved passwords to gain access to additional hosts.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Connection Client\Do not allow passwords to be saved

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

The password saving checkbox will be disabled for Remote Desktop clients and users will not be able to save passwords.

Ensure 'DisablePasswordSaving' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services:DisablePasswordSaving does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.58.2.2_L1_Ensure_Do_not_allow_passwords_to_be_saved_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:15.509-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/4"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34506-6</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:15.509-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:15.244-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DisablePasswordSaving' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10497"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10414"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1153">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DisablePasswordSaving"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1415"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.58.2.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1415"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34506-6 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34506-6
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.4
    Label: Automatically Log Off Users After Standard Period Of Inactivity
    Description: Regularly monitor the use of all accounts, automatically logging off users after a standard period of inactivity.

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18.9.58.3 Remote Desktop Session Host (formerly Terminal Server)

This section contains recommendations for the Remote Desktop Session Host.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Note: This section was initially named Terminal Server but was renamed by Microsoft to Remote Desktop Session Host starting with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates.

18.9.58.3.1 Application Compatibility

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer-Server.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.58.3.2 Connections

This section contains recommendations for Connections to the Remote Desktop Session Host.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Fail

18.9.58.3.2.1 (L2) Ensure 'Allow users to connect remotely by using Remote Desktop Services' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to configure remote access to computers by using Remote Desktop Services.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

Any account with the Allow log on through Remote Desktop Services user right can log on to the remote console of the computer. If you do not restrict access to legitimate users who need to log on to the console of the computer, unauthorized users could download and execute malicious code to elevate their privileges.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Session Host\Connections\Allow users to connect remotely by using Remote Desktop Services

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Note #2: In older Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates, this setting was named Allow users to connect remotely using Terminal Services, but it was renamed to Allow users to connect remotely using Remote Desktop Services in the Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates. It was renamed again to Allow users to connect remotely by using Remote Desktop Services in the Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates.

Impact:

None - this is the default configuration, unless Remote Desktop Services has been manually enabled on the Remote tab in the System Properties sheet.

Ensure 'fDenyTSConnections' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services:fDenyTSConnections does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.58.3.2.1_L2_Ensure_Allow_users_to_connect_remotely_by_using_Remote_Desktop_Services_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:19.838-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35255-9</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:19.838-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:19.025-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'fDenyTSConnections' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10498"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10415"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1159">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="fDenyTSConnections"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1416"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.58.3.2.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1416"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35255-9 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35255-9
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

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18.9.58.3.3 Device and Resource Redirection

This section contains recommendations related to Remote Desktop Session Host Device and Resource Redirection.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Fail

18.9.58.3.3.1 (L2) Ensure 'Do not allow COM port redirection' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting specifies whether to prevent the redirection of data to client COM ports from the remote computer in a Remote Desktop Services session.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

In a more security-sensitive environment, it is desirable to reduce the possible attack surface. The need for COM port redirection within a Remote Desktop session is very rare, so makes sense to reduce the number of unexpected avenues for data exfiltration and/or malicious code transfer.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Session Host\Device and Resource Redirection\Do not allow COM port redirection

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

Users in a Remote Desktop Services session will not be able to redirect server data to local (client) COM ports.

Ensure 'fDisableCcm' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services:fDisableCcm does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.58.3.3.1_L2_Ensure_Do_not_allow_COM_port_redirection_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:20.478-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34496-0</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:20.478-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:19.885-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'fDisableCcm' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10499"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10416"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1160">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="fDisableCcm"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1417"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.58.3.3.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1417"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34496-0 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34496-0
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.1
    Label: Limit Open Ports, Protocols, and Services
    Description: Ensure that only ports, protocols, and services with validated business needs are running on each system.

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Fail

18.9.58.3.3.2 (L1) Ensure 'Do not allow drive redirection' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting prevents users from sharing the local drives on their client computers to Remote Desktop Servers that they access. Mapped drives appear in the session folder tree in Windows Explorer in the following format:

\\TSClient\<driveletter>$

If local drives are shared they are left vulnerable to intruders who want to exploit the data that is stored on them.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Data could be forwarded from the user's Remote Desktop Services session to the user's local computer without any direct user interaction. Malicious software already present on a compromised server would have direct and stealthy disk access to the user's local computer during the Remote Desktop session.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Session Host\Device and Resource Redirection\Do not allow drive redirection

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

Drive redirection will not be possible. In most situations, traditional network drive mapping to file shares (including administrative shares) performed manually by the connected user will serve as a capable substitute to still allow file transfers when needed.

Ensure 'fDisableCdm' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services:fDisableCdm does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.58.3.3.2_L1_Ensure_Do_not_allow_drive_redirection_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:21.275-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34697-3</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:21.275-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:20.478-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'fDisableCdm' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10500"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10417"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1161">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="fDisableCdm"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1418"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.58.3.3.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1418"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34697-3 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34697-3
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.

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Fail

18.9.58.3.3.3 (L2) Ensure 'Do not allow LPT port redirection' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting specifies whether to prevent the redirection of data to client LPT ports during a Remote Desktop Services session.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

In a more security-sensitive environment, it is desirable to reduce the possible attack surface. The need for LPT port redirection within a Remote Desktop session is very rare, so makes sense to reduce the number of unexpected avenues for data exfiltration and/or malicious code transfer.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Session Host\Device and Resource Redirection\Do not allow LPT port redirection

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

Users in a Remote Desktop Services session will not be able to redirect server data to local (client) LPT ports.

Ensure 'fDisableLPT' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services:fDisableLPT does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.58.3.3.3_L2_Ensure_Do_not_allow_LPT_port_redirection_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:21.431-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34698-1</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:21.431-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:21.291-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'fDisableLPT' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10501"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10418"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1162">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="fDisableLPT"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1419"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.58.3.3.3.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1419"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34698-1 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34698-1
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.1
    Label: Limit Open Ports, Protocols, and Services
    Description: Ensure that only ports, protocols, and services with validated business needs are running on each system.

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Fail

18.9.58.3.3.4 (L2) Ensure 'Do not allow supported Plug and Play device redirection' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to control the redirection of supported Plug and Play devices, such as Windows Portable Devices, to the remote computer in a Remote Desktop Services session.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

In a more security-sensitive environment, it is desirable to reduce the possible attack surface. The need for Plug and Play device redirection within a Remote Desktop session is very rare, so makes sense to reduce the number of unexpected avenues for data exfiltration and/or malicious code transfer.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Session Host\Device and Resource Redirection\Do not allow supported Plug and Play device redirection

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

Users in a Remote Desktop Services session will not be able to redirect their supported (local client) Plug and Play devices to the remote computer.

Ensure 'fDisablePNPRedir' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services:fDisablePNPRedir does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.58.3.3.4_L2_Ensure_Do_not_allow_supported_Plug_and_Play_device_redirection_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:21.572-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/9/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34790-6</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:21.572-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:21.447-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'fDisablePNPRedir' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10502"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10419"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1163">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="fDisablePNPRedir"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1420"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.58.3.3.4.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1420"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34790-6 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34790-6
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.1
    Label: Limit Open Ports, Protocols, and Services
    Description: Ensure that only ports, protocols, and services with validated business needs are running on each system.

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18.9.58.3.4 Licensing

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.58.3.5 Printer Redirection

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.58.3.6 Profiles

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.58.3.7 RD Connection Broker (formerly TS Connection Broker)

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Note: This section was initially named TS Connection Broker but was renamed by Microsoft to RD Connection Broker starting with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates.

18.9.58.3.8 Remote Session Environment

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.58.3.9 Security

This section contains recommendations related to Remote Desktop Session Host Security.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Fail

18.9.58.3.9.1 (L1) Ensure 'Always prompt for password upon connection' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting specifies whether Remote Desktop Services always prompts the client computer for a password upon connection. You can use this policy setting to enforce a password prompt for users who log on to Remote Desktop Services, even if they already provided the password in the Remote Desktop Connection client.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Users have the option to store both their username and password when they create a new Remote Desktop Connection shortcut. If the server that runs Remote Desktop Services allows users who have used this feature to log on to the server but not enter their password, then it is possible that an attacker who has gained physical access to the user's computer could connect to a Remote Desktop Server through the Remote Desktop Connection shortcut, even though they may not know the user's password.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Session Host\Security\Always prompt for password upon connection

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Note #2: In the Microsoft Windows Vista Administrative Templates, this setting was named Always prompt client for password upon connection, but it was renamed starting with the Windows Server 2008 (non-R2) Administrative Templates.

Impact:

Users cannot automatically log on to Remote Desktop Services by supplying their passwords in the Remote Desktop Connection client. They will be prompted for a password to log on.

Ensure 'fPromptForPassword' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services:fPromptForPassword does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.58.3.9.1_L1_Ensure_Always_prompt_for_password_upon_connection_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:21.791-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/14"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33960-6</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:21.791-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:21.572-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'fPromptForPassword' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10503"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10420"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1164">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="fPromptForPassword"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1421"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.58.3.9.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1421"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33960-6 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33960-6
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.14
    Label: Encrypt/Hash All Authentication Files And Monitor Their Access
    Description: Verify that all authentication files are encrypted or hashed and that these files cannot be accessed without root or administrator privileges. Audit all access to password files in the system.

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Fail

18.9.58.3.9.2 (L1) Ensure 'Require secure RPC communication' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to specify whether Remote Desktop Services requires secure Remote Procedure Call (RPC) communication with all clients or allows unsecured communication.

You can use this policy setting to strengthen the security of RPC communication with clients by allowing only authenticated and encrypted requests.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Allowing unsecure RPC communication can exposes the server to man in the middle attacks and data disclosure attacks.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Session Host\Security\Require secure RPC communication

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

Remote Desktop Services accepts requests from RPC clients that support secure requests, and does not allow unsecured communication with untrusted clients.

Ensure 'fEncryptRPCTraffic' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services:fEncryptRPCTraffic does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.58.3.9.2_L1_Ensure_Require_secure_RPC_communication_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:22.369-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/3/subcontrol/4"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35723-6</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:22.369-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:21.807-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'fEncryptRPCTraffic' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10504"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10421"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1165">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="fEncryptRPCTraffic"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1422"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.58.3.9.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1422"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35723-6 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35723-6
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 3: Secure Configurations for Hardware and Software on Mobile Devices, Laptops, Workstations, and Servers: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish, implement, and actively manage (track, report on, correct) the security configuration of laptops, servers, and workstations using a rigorous configuration management and change control process in order to prevent attackers from exploiting vulnerable services and settings.
    Subcontrol: 3.4
    Label: Use Only Secure Channels For Remote System Administration
    Description: Perform all remote administration of servers, workstation, network devices, and similar equipment over secure channels. Protocols such as telnet, VNC, RDP, or others that do not actively support strong encryption should only be used if they are performed over a secondary encryption channel, such as SSL, TLS or IPSEC.

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Fail

18.9.58.3.9.3 (L1) Ensure 'Set client connection encryption level' is set to 'Enabled: High Level'

Description:

This policy setting specifies whether to require the use of a specific encryption level to secure communications between client computers and RD Session Host servers during Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) connections. This policy only applies when you are using native RDP encryption. However, native RDP encryption (as opposed to SSL encryption) is not recommended. This policy does not apply to SSL encryption.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: High Level.

If Remote Desktop client connections that use low level encryption are allowed, it is more likely that an attacker will be able to decrypt any captured Remote Desktop Services network traffic.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: High Level:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Session Host\Security\Set client connection encryption level

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'MinEncryptionLevel' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '3' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services:MinEncryptionLevel does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.58.3.9.3_L1_Ensure_Set_client_connection_encryption_level_is_set_to_Enabled_High_Level"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:23.025-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/3/subcontrol/4"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35578-4</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:23.025-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:22.478-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'MinEncryptionLevel' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '3'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10505"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10422"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1166">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="MinEncryptionLevel"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1423"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.58.3.9.3.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1423"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35578-4 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35578-4
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 3: Secure Configurations for Hardware and Software on Mobile Devices, Laptops, Workstations, and Servers: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish, implement, and actively manage (track, report on, correct) the security configuration of laptops, servers, and workstations using a rigorous configuration management and change control process in order to prevent attackers from exploiting vulnerable services and settings.
    Subcontrol: 3.4
    Label: Use Only Secure Channels For Remote System Administration
    Description: Perform all remote administration of servers, workstation, network devices, and similar equipment over secure channels. Protocols such as telnet, VNC, RDP, or others that do not actively support strong encryption should only be used if they are performed over a secondary encryption channel, such as SSL, TLS or IPSEC.

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18.9.58.3.10 Session Time Limits

This section contains recommendations related to Remote Desktop Session Host Session Time Limits.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Fail

18.9.58.3.10.1 (L2) Ensure 'Set time limit for active but idle Remote Desktop Services sessions' is set to 'Enabled: 15 minutes or less'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to specify the maximum amount of time that an active Remote Desktop Services session can be idle (without user input) before it is automatically disconnected.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: 15 minutes or less.

This setting helps to prevent active Remote Desktop sessions from tying up the computer for long periods of time while not in use, preventing computing resources from being consumed by large numbers of inactive sessions. In addition, old, forgotten Remote Desktop sessions that are still active can cause password lockouts if the user's password has changed but the old session is still running. For systems that limit the number of connected users (e.g. servers in the default Administrative mode - 2 sessions only), other users' old but still active sessions can prevent another user from connecting, resulting in an effective denial of service.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: 15 minutes or less:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Session Host\Session Time Limits\Set time limit for active but idle Remote Desktop Services sessions

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Note #2: In older Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates, this setting was named Set time limit for active but idle Terminal Services sessions, but it was renamed starting with the Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates.

Impact:

Remote Desktop Services will automatically disconnect active but idle sessions after 15 minutes (or the specified amount of time). The user receives a warning two minutes before the session disconnects, which allows the user to press a key or move the mouse to keep the session active. Note that idle session time limits do not apply to console sessions.

All of the following tests or sub-groups must pass:
Ensure 'MaxIdleTime' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services:MaxIdleTime does not exist
Ensure 'MaxIdleTime' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '900000' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services:MaxIdleTime does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.58.3.10.1_L2_Ensure_Set_time_limit_for_active_but_idle_Remote_Desktop_Services_sessions_is_set_to_Enabled_15_minutes_or_less"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:16.260-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/5"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35595-8</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:16.260-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:15.509-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'MaxIdleTime' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10507"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10424"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1154">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="MaxIdleTime"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'MaxIdleTime' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '900000'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10506"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10423"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1155">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="MaxIdleTime"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1424"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.58.3.10.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1424"/>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1425"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.58.3.10.1.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1425"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35595-8 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35595-8
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.5
    Label: Ensure Workstation Screen Locks Are Configured
    Description: Configure screen locks on systems to limit access to unattended workstations.

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Fail

18.9.58.3.10.2 (L2) Ensure 'Set time limit for disconnected sessions' is set to 'Enabled: 1 minute'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to configure a time limit for disconnected Remote Desktop Services sessions.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: 1 minute.

This setting helps to prevent active Remote Desktop sessions from tying up the computer for long periods of time while not in use, preventing computing resources from being consumed by large numbers of disconnected but still active sessions. In addition, old, forgotten Remote Desktop sessions that are still active can cause password lockouts if the user's password has changed but the old session is still running. For systems that limit the number of connected users (e.g. servers in the default Administrative mode - 2 sessions only), other users' old but still active sessions can prevent another user from connecting, resulting in an effective denial of service. This setting is important to ensure a disconnected session is properly terminated.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: 1 minute:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Session Host\Session Time Limits\Set time limit for disconnected sessions

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

Disconnected Remote Desktop sessions are deleted from the server after 1 minute. Note that disconnected session time limits do not apply to console sessions.

Ensure 'MaxDisconnectionTime' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '60000' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services:MaxDisconnectionTime does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.58.3.10.2_L2_Ensure_Set_time_limit_for_disconnected_sessions_is_set_to_Enabled_1_minute"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:17.150-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/5"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35599-0</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:17.150-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:16.306-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'MaxDisconnectionTime' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '60000'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10508"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10425"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1156">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="MaxDisconnectionTime"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1426"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.58.3.10.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1426"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35599-0 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35599-0
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.5
    Label: Ensure Workstation Screen Locks Are Configured
    Description: Configure screen locks on systems to limit access to unattended workstations.

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18.9.58.3.11 Temporary folders

This section contains recommendations related to Remote Desktop Session Host Session Temporary folders.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Fail

18.9.58.3.11.1 (L1) Ensure 'Do not delete temp folders upon exit' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting specifies whether Remote Desktop Services retains a user's per-session temporary folders at logoff.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

Sensitive information could be contained inside the temporary folders and visible to other administrators that log into the system.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Session Host\Temporary Folders\Do not delete temp folders upon exit

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Note #2: In older Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates, this setting was named Do not delete temp folder upon exit, but it was renamed starting with the Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates.

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'DeleteTempDirsOnExit' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services:DeleteTempDirsOnExit does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.58.3.11.1_L1_Ensure_Do_not_delete_temp_folders_upon_exit_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:18.290-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/14/subcontrol/4"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34136-2</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:18.290-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:17.228-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DeleteTempDirsOnExit' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10509"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10426"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1157">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DeleteTempDirsOnExit"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1427"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.58.3.11.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1427"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34136-2 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34136-2
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 14: Controlled Access Based on the Need to Know: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct secure access to critical assets (e.g., information, resources, systems) according to the formal determination of which persons, computers, and applications have a need and right to access these critical assets based on an approved classification.
    Subcontrol: 14.4
    Label: Protect Information With Access Control Lists
    Description: All information stored on systems shall be protected with file system, network share, claims, application, or database specific access control lists. These controls will enforce the principal that only authorized individuals should have access to the information based on their need to access the information as a part of their responsibilities.

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Fail

18.9.58.3.11.2 (L1) Ensure 'Do not use temporary folders per session' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

By default, Remote Desktop Services creates a separate temporary folder on the RD Session Host server for each active session that a user maintains on the RD Session Host server. The temporary folder is created on the RD Session Host server in a Temp folder under the user's profile folder and is named with the sessionid. This temporary folder is used to store individual temporary files.

To reclaim disk space, the temporary folder is deleted when the user logs off from a session.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

Disabling this setting keeps the cached data independent for each session, both reducing the chance of problems from shared cached data between sessions, and keeping possibly sensitive data separate to each user session.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Session Host\Temporary Folders\Do not use temporary folders per session

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'PerSessionTempDir' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services:PerSessionTempDir does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.58.3.11.2_L1_Ensure_Do_not_use_temporary_folders_per_session_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:18.994-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/14/subcontrol/4"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34531-4</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:18.994-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:18.338-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'PerSessionTempDir' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10510"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10427"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1158">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="PerSessionTempDir"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1428"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.58.3.11.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1428"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34531-4 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34531-4
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 14: Controlled Access Based on the Need to Know: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct secure access to critical assets (e.g., information, resources, systems) according to the formal determination of which persons, computers, and applications have a need and right to access these critical assets based on an approved classification.
    Subcontrol: 14.4
    Label: Protect Information With Access Control Lists
    Description: All information stored on systems shall be protected with file system, network share, claims, application, or database specific access control lists. These controls will enforce the principal that only authorized individuals should have access to the information based on their need to access the information as a part of their responsibilities.

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18.9.59 RSS Feeds

This section contains recommendations related to RSS feeds.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template InetRes.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Fail

18.9.59.1 (L1) Ensure 'Prevent downloading of enclosures' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting prevents the user from having enclosures (file attachments) downloaded from an RSS feed to the user's computer.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Allowing attachments to be downloaded through the RSS feed can introduce files that could have malicious intent.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\RSS Feeds\Prevent downloading of enclosures

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template InetRes.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Note #2: In older Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates, this setting was named Turn off downloading of enclosures, but it was renamed starting with the Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates.

Impact:

Users cannot set the Feed Sync Engine to download an enclosure through the Feed property page. Developers cannot change the download setting through feed APIs.

Ensure 'DisableEnclosureDownload' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Feeds:DisableEnclosureDownload does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.59.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_downloading_of_enclosures_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:23.229-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/7/subcontrol/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34822-7</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:23.229-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:23.041-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DisableEnclosureDownload' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10511"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10428"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1167">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Feeds"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DisableEnclosureDownload"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1429"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.59.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1429"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34822-7 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34822-7
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 7: Email and Web Browser Protections: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Minimize the attack surface and the opportunities for attackers to manipulate human behavior though their interaction with web browsers and email systems.
    Subcontrol: 7.2
    Label: Uninstall/Disable Unnecessary or Unauthorized Browser Or Email Client Plugins
    Description: Uninstall or disable any unnecessary or unauthorized browser or email client plugins or add-on applications. Each plugin shall utilize application / URL whitelisting and only allow the use of the application for pre-approved domains.

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18.9.60 Search

This section contains recommendations for Search settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Search.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.60.1 OCR

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template SearchOCR.admx/adml that is only included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 through the Windows 10 Release 1511 Administrative Templates.

Fail

18.9.60.2 (L1) Ensure 'Allow indexing of encrypted files' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting controls whether encrypted items are allowed to be indexed. When this setting is changed, the index is rebuilt completely. Full volume encryption (such as BitLocker Drive Encryption or a non-Microsoft solution) must be used for the location of the index to maintain security for encrypted files.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

Indexing and allowing users to search encrypted files could potentially reveal confidential data stored within the encrypted files.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Search\Allow indexing of encrypted files

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template Search.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'AllowIndexingEncryptedStoresOrItems' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search:AllowIndexingEncryptedStoresOrItems does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.60.2_L1_Ensure_Allow_indexing_of_encrypted_files_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:23.635-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35314-4</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:23.635-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:23.494-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'AllowIndexingEncryptedStoresOrItems' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10512"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10429"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1169">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="AllowIndexingEncryptedStoresOrItems"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1430"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.60.4.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1430"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35314-4 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35314-4
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
    Subcontrol: 13.1
    Label: Assess Data To Identify Sensitive Information
    Description: Perform an assessment of data to identify sensitive information that requires the application of encryption and integrity controls.

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Fail

18.9.60.3 (L2) Ensure 'Set what information is shared in Search' is set to 'Enabled: Anonymous info'

Description:

Various levels of information can be shared with Bing in Search, to include user information and location. Configuring this setting prevents users from selecting the level of information shared and enables the most restrictive selection.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: Anonymous info.

Limiting the search information shared with Microsoft Bing enhances privacy and security.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: Anonymous info:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Search\Set what information is shared in Search

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template Search.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Usage information from Search is shared with Microsoft Bing, but search history, Microsoft account information and specific location information will not be shared with Microsoft Bing. This setting may impact the end user search experience and results when using Microsoft Bing.

Ensure 'ConnectedSearchPrivacy' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '3' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search:ConnectedSearchPrivacy does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.60.3_L2_Ensure_Set_what_information_is_shared_in_Search_is_set_to_Enabled_Anonymous_info"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:23.978-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35788-9</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:23.978-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:23.682-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'ConnectedSearchPrivacy' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '3'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10513"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10430"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1170">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="ConnectedSearchPrivacy"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1431"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.60.6.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1431"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35788-9 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35788-9
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.

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18.9.61 Security Center

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template SecurityCenter.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.62 Server for NIS

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Snis.admx/adml that is only included with the Microsoft Windows Vista through the Windows 8.1 Update & Server 2012 R2 Update Administrative Templates.

18.9.63 Shutdown Options

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WinInit.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.64 Smart Card

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template SmartCard.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.65 Software Protection Platform

This section contains recommendations related to the Software Protection Platform.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template AVSValidationGP.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 RTM (Release 1507) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Fail

18.9.65.1 (L2) Ensure 'Turn off KMS Client Online AVS Validation' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

The Key Management Service (KMS) is a Microsoft license activation method that entails setting up a local server to store the software licenses. The KMS server itself needs to connect to Microsoft to activate the KMS service, but subsequent on-network clients can activate Microsoft Windows OS and/or their Microsoft Office via the KMS server instead of connecting directly to Microsoft. This policy setting lets you opt-out of sending KMS client activation data to Microsoft automatically.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Even though the KMS licensing method does not require KMS clients to connect to Microsoft, they still send KMS client activation state data to Microsoft automatically. Preventing this information from being sent can help reduce privacy concerns in high security environments.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Software Protection Platform\Turn off KMS Client Online AVS Validation

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template AVSValidationGP.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 RTM (Release 1507) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

The computer is prevented from sending data to Microsoft regarding its KMS client activation state.

Ensure 'NoGenTicket' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Software Protection Platform:NoGenTicket does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.65.1_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_KMS_Client_Online_AVS_Validation_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:24.260-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:24.260-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:23.994-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'NoGenTicket' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10514"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10431"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1171">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key"
                                                    value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Software Protection Platform"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="NoGenTicket"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1432"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.65.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1432"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>
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18.9.66 Sound Recorder

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template SoundRec.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.67 Speech

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Speech.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1703 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.68 Store

This section contains recommendations related to the Windows Store.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WinStoreUI.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates, or by the Group Policy template WindowsStore.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1511 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Fail

18.9.68.1 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off Automatic Download and Install of updates' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This setting enables or disables the automatic download and installation of Windows Store app updates.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

Keeping your system properly patched can help protect against 0 day vulnerabilities.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Store\Turn off Automatic Download and Install of updates

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template WinStoreUI.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates, or by the Group Policy template WindowsStore.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1511 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'AutoDownload' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsStore:AutoDownload does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.68.1_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Automatic_Download_and_Install_of_updates_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:24.400-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/3/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/4/subcontrol/5"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35807-7</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:24.400-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:24.275-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'AutoDownload' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10515"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10432"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1172">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsStore"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="AutoDownload"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1433"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.68.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1433"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35807-7 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35807-7
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 3: Secure Configurations for Hardware and Software on Mobile Devices, Laptops, Workstations, and Servers: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish, implement, and actively manage (track, report on, correct) the security configuration of laptops, servers, and workstations using a rigorous configuration management and change control process in order to prevent attackers from exploiting vulnerable services and settings.
    Subcontrol: 3.1
    Label: Establish Standard Secure Configurations For OS And Software
    Description: Establish standard secure configurations of operating systems and software applications. Standardized images should represent hardened versions of the underlying operating system and the applications installed on the system. These images should be validated and refreshed on a regular basis to update their security configuration in light of recent vulnerabilities and attack vectors.
  • Control 4: Continuous Vulnerability Assessment and Remedia: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Continuously acquire, assess, and take action on new information in order to identify vulnerabilities, remediate, and minimize the window of opportunity for attackers.
    Subcontrol: 4.5
    Label: Use Automated Patch Management And Software Update Tools
    Description: Deploy automated patch management tools and software update tools for operating system and software/applications on all systems for which such tools are available and safe. Patches should be applied to all systems, even systems that are properly air gapped.

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Fail

18.9.68.2 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off the offer to update to the latest version of Windows' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

Enables or disables the Windows Store offer to update to the latest version of Windows.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Unplanned OS upgrades can lead to more preventable support calls. The IT department should be managing and approving all upgrades and updates.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Store\Turn off the offer to update to the latest version of Windows

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template WinStoreUI.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates, or by the Group Policy template WindowsStore.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1511 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

The Windows Store application will not offer updates to the latest version of Windows.

Ensure 'DisableOSUpgrade' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsStore:DisableOSUpgrade does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.68.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_the_offer_to_update_to_the_latest_version_of_Windows_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:24.556-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/3/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/4/subcontrol/5"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35809-3</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:24.556-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:24.400-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DisableOSUpgrade' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10516"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10433"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1173">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsStore"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DisableOSUpgrade"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1434"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.68.3.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1434"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35809-3 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35809-3
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 3: Secure Configurations for Hardware and Software on Mobile Devices, Laptops, Workstations, and Servers: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish, implement, and actively manage (track, report on, correct) the security configuration of laptops, servers, and workstations using a rigorous configuration management and change control process in order to prevent attackers from exploiting vulnerable services and settings.
    Subcontrol: 3.1
    Label: Establish Standard Secure Configurations For OS And Software
    Description: Establish standard secure configurations of operating systems and software applications. Standardized images should represent hardened versions of the underlying operating system and the applications installed on the system. These images should be validated and refreshed on a regular basis to update their security configuration in light of recent vulnerabilities and attack vectors.
  • Control 4: Continuous Vulnerability Assessment and Remedia: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Continuously acquire, assess, and take action on new information in order to identify vulnerabilities, remediate, and minimize the window of opportunity for attackers.
    Subcontrol: 4.5
    Label: Use Automated Patch Management And Software Update Tools
    Description: Deploy automated patch management tools and software update tools for operating system and software/applications on all systems for which such tools are available and safe. Patches should be applied to all systems, even systems that are properly air gapped.

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Fail

18.9.68.3 (L2) Ensure 'Turn off the Store application' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This setting denies or allows access to the Store application.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Note: Per Microsoft TechNet and MSKB 3135657, this policy setting does not apply to any Windows 10 editions other than Enterprise and Education.

Only applications approved by an IT department should be installed. Allowing users to install 3rd party applications can lead to missed patches and potential zero day vulnerabilities.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Store\Turn off the Store application

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template WinStoreUI.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates, or by the Group Policy template WindowsStore.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1511 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Access to the Windows Store application is denied.

Ensure 'RemoveWindowsStore' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsStore:RemoveWindowsStore does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.68.3_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_the_Store_application_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:24.838-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35811-9</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:24.838-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:24.619-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'RemoveWindowsStore' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10517"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10434"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1174">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsStore"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="RemoveWindowsStore"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1435"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.68.4.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1435"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35811-9 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35811-9
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 2: Inventory of Authorized and Unauthorized Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage (inventory, track, and correct) all software on the network so that only authorized software is installed and can execute, and that unauthorized and unmanaged software is found and prevented from installation or execution.

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18.9.69 Sync your settings

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template SettingSync.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.70 Tablet PC

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Windows.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.71 Task Scheduler

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template TaskScheduler.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.72 Text Input

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template TextInput.admx/adml that is only included with the Microsoft Windows 10 RTM (Release 1507) Administrative Templates and Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1511 Administrative Templates.

18.9.73 Windows Calendar

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WinCal.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.74 Windows Color System

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsColorSystem.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.75 Windows Customer Experience Improvement Program

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template CEIPEnable.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.76 Windows Defender Antivirus (formerly Windows Defender)

This section contains recommendations related to Windows Defender Antivirus.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Note: This section was originally named Windows Defender but was renamed by Microsoft to Windows Defender Antivirus starting with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1703 Administrative Templates.

18.9.76.1 Client Interface

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.76.2 Exclusions

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.76.3 MAPS

This section contains recommendations related to Microsoft Active Protection Service (MAPS).

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Fail

18.9.76.3.1 (L1) Ensure 'Configure local setting override for reporting to Microsoft MAPS' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting configures a local override for the configuration to join Microsoft Active Protection Service (MAPS), which Microsoft has now renamed to 'Windows Defender Antivirus Cloud Protection Service'. This setting can only be set by Group Policy.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

The decision on whether or not to participate in Microsoft MAPS / Windows Defender Antivirus Cloud Protection Service for malicious software reporting should be made centrally in an enterprise managed environment, so that all computers within it behave consistently in that regard. Configuring this setting to Disabled ensures that the decision remains centrally managed.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Defender Antivirus\MAPS\Configure local setting override for reporting to Microsoft MAPS

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'LocalSettingOverrideSpynetReporting' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Spynet:LocalSettingOverrideSpynetReporting does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.76.3.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_local_setting_override_for_reporting_to_Microsoft_MAPS_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:25.353-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/8"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33833-5</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:25.353-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:25.197-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'LocalSettingOverrideSpynetReporting' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10518"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10435"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1178">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Spynet"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="LocalSettingOverrideSpynetReporting"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1436"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.76.3.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1436"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33833-5 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33833-5
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.

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Pass

18.9.76.3.2 (L2) Ensure 'Join Microsoft MAPS' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to join Microsoft Active Protection Service (MAPS), which Microsoft has now renamed to 'Windows Defender Antivirus Cloud Protection Service'. Microsoft MAPS / Windows Defender Antivirus Cloud Protection Service is the online community that helps you choose how to respond to potential threats. The community also helps stop the spread of new malicious software infections. You can choose to send basic or additional information about detected software. Additional information helps Microsoft create new definitions and help it to protect your computer.

Possible options are:

  • (0x0) Disabled (default)
  • (0x1) Basic membership
  • (0x2) Advanced membership

Basic membership will send basic information to Microsoft about software that has been detected including where the software came from the actions that you apply or that are applied automatically and whether the actions were successful.

Advanced membership in addition to basic information will send more information to Microsoft about malicious software spyware and potentially unwanted software including the location of the software file names how the software operates and how it has impacted your computer.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

The information that would be sent can include things like location of detected items on your computer if harmful software was removed. The information would be automatically collected and sent. In some instances personal information might unintentionally be sent to Microsoft. However, Microsoft states that it will not use this information to identify you or contact you.

For privacy reasons in high security environments, it is best to prevent these data submissions altogether.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Defender Antivirus\MAPS\Join Microsoft MAPS

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Any of the following tests or sub-groups may pass:
Ensure 'SpynetReporting' is equal to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Spynet:SpynetReporting does not exist
Ensure 'SpynetReporting' is to 'none_exist' -- More
CIS-CAT did not expect to collect any matching registry items, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Spynet:SpynetReporting does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.76.3.2_L2_Ensure_Join_Microsoft_MAPS_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:25.479-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:25.479-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:25.369-08:00">
         <cis:or>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'SpynetReporting' is equal to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10519"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10436"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1179">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Spynet"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="SpynetReporting"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="none_exist"
                               comment="Ensure 'SpynetReporting' is  to 'none_exist'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10520"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10437"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1180">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Spynet"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="SpynetReporting"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:or>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="OR">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1437"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.76.3.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1437"/>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1438"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>
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18.9.76.4 MpEngine

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1703 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.76.5 Network Inspection System

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.76.6 Quarantine

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.76.7 Real-time Protection

This section contains settings related to Real-time Protection.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Fail

18.9.76.7.1 (L1) Ensure 'Turn on behavior monitoring' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to configure behavior monitoring for Windows Defender Antivirus.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

When running an antivirus solution such as Windows Defender Antivirus, it is important to ensure that it is configured to heuristically monitor in real-time for suspicious and known malicious activity.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Defender Antivirus\Real-Time Protection\Turn on behavior monitoring

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

None - this is the default configuration.

Ensure 'DisableBehaviorMonitoring' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Real-Time Protection:DisableBehaviorMonitoring does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.76.7.1_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_behavior_monitoring_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:25.587-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/8/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33865-7</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:25.587-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:25.494-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DisableBehaviorMonitoring' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10521"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10438"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1181">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key"
                                                    value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Real-Time Protection"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DisableBehaviorMonitoring"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1439"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.76.7.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1439"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33865-7 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33865-7
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.
    Subcontrol: 8.1
    Label: Deploy Automated Endpoint Protection Tools
    Description: Employ automated tools to continuously monitor workstations, servers, and mobile devices with anti-virus, anti-spyware, personal firewalls, and host-based IPS functionality. All malware detection events should be sent to enterprise anti-malware administration tools and event log servers.

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18.9.76.8 Remediation

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.76.9 Reporting

This section contains settings related to Windows Defender Reporting.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Fail

18.9.76.9.1 (L2) Ensure 'Configure Watson events' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to configure whether or not Watson events are sent.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

Watson events are the reports that get sent to Microsoft when a program or service crashes or fails, including the possibility of automatic submission. Preventing this information from being sent can help reduce privacy concerns.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Defender Antivirus\Reporting\Configure Watson events

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Watson events will not be sent to Microsoft automatically when a program or service crashes or fails.

Ensure 'DisableGenericReports' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Reporting:DisableGenericReports does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.76.9.1_L2_Ensure_Configure_Watson_events_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:25.759-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33880-6</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:25.759-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:25.587-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DisableGenericReports' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10522"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10439"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1182">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Reporting"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DisableGenericReports"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1440"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.76.9.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1440"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33880-6 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33880-6
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.

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18.9.76.10 Scan

This section contains settings related to Windows Defender scanning.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Fail

18.9.76.10.1 (L1) Ensure 'Scan removable drives' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to manage whether or not to scan for malicious software and unwanted software in the contents of removable drives, such as USB flash drives, when running a full scan.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

It is important to ensure that any present removable drives are always included in any type of scan, as removable drives are more likely to contain malicious software brought in to the enterprise managed environment from an external, unmanaged computer.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Defender Antivirus\Scan\Scan removable drives

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Removable drives will be scanned during any type of scan by Windows Defender Antivirus.

Ensure 'DisableRemovableDriveScanning' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scan:DisableRemovableDriveScanning does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.76.10.1_L1_Ensure_Scan_removable_drives_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:24.947-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33888-9</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:24.947-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:24.838-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DisableRemovableDriveScanning' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10523"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10440"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1175">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scan"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DisableRemovableDriveScanning"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1441"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.76.10.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1441"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33888-9 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33888-9
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.

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Fail

18.9.76.10.2 (L1) Ensure 'Turn on e-mail scanning' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to configure e-mail scanning. When e-mail scanning is enabled, the engine will parse the mailbox and mail files, according to their specific format, in order to analyze the mail bodies and attachments. Several e-mail formats are currently supported, for example: pst (Outlook), dbx, mbx, mime (Outlook Express), binhex (Mac).

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Incoming e-mails should be scanned by an antivirus solution such as Windows Defender Antivirus, as email attachments are a commonly used attack vector to infiltrate computers with malicious software.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Defender Antivirus\Scan\Turn on e-mail scanning

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

E-mail scanning by Windows Defender Antivirus will be enabled.

Ensure 'DisableEmailScanning' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scan:DisableEmailScanning does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.76.10.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_e-mail_scanning_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:25.041-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33906-9</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:25.041-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:24.947-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DisableEmailScanning' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10524"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10441"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1176">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scan"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DisableEmailScanning"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1442"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.76.10.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1442"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33906-9 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33906-9
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.

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18.9.76.11 Signature Updates

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.76.12 Threats

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.76.13 Windows Defender Exploit Guard

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1709 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Fail

18.9.76.14 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off Windows Defender AntiVirus' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting turns off Windows Defender Antivirus. If the setting is configured to Disabled, Windows Defender Antivirus runs and computers are scanned for malware and other potentially unwanted software.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

It is important to ensure a current, updated antivirus product is scanning each computer for malicious file activity. Microsoft provides a competent solution out of the box in Windows Defender Antivirus.

Organizations that choose to purchase a reputable 3rd-party antivirus solution may choose to exempt themselves from this recommendation in lieu of the commercial alternative.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Defender Antivirus\Turn off Windows Defender AntiVirus

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Note #2: In older Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates, this setting was initially named Turn off Windows Defender, but it was renamed starting with the Windows 10 Release 1703 Administrative Templates.

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'DisableAntiSpyware' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender:DisableAntiSpyware does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.76.14_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Windows_Defender_AntiVirus_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:25.197-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/8/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33478-9</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:25.197-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:25.057-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DisableAntiSpyware' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10525"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10442"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1177">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DisableAntiSpyware"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1443"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.76.14.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1443"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33478-9 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33478-9
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.
    Subcontrol: 8.1
    Label: Deploy Automated Endpoint Protection Tools
    Description: Employ automated tools to continuously monitor workstations, servers, and mobile devices with anti-virus, anti-spyware, personal firewalls, and host-based IPS functionality. All malware detection events should be sent to enterprise anti-malware administration tools and event log servers.

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18.9.77 Windows Defender Application Guard

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template AppHVSI.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1703 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.78 Windows Defender Exploit Guard

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template ExploitGuard.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1709 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.79 Windows Defender Security Center

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefenderSecurityCenter.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1709 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.80 Windows Defender SmartScreen

This section contains Windows Defender SmartScreen settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template SmartScreen.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1703 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.80.1 Explorer

This section contains recommendations for Explorer-related Windows Defender SmartScreen settings.

The Group Policy settings contained within this section are provided by the Group Policy template WindowsExplorer.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1703 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Fail

18.9.80.1.1 (L1) Ensure 'Configure Windows Defender SmartScreen' is set to 'Enabled: Warn and prevent bypass'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to manage the behavior of Windows SmartScreen. Windows SmartScreen helps keep PCs safer by warning users before running unrecognized programs downloaded from the Internet. Some information is sent to Microsoft about files and programs run on PCs with this feature enabled.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: Warn and prevent bypass.

Windows SmartScreen helps keep PCs safer by warning users before running unrecognized programs downloaded from the Internet. However, due to the fact that some information is sent to Microsoft about files and programs run on PCs some organizations may prefer to disable it.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: Warn and prevent bypass:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Defender SmartScreen\Explorer\Configure Windows Defender SmartScreen

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsExplorer.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Note #2: In older Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates, this setting was initially named Configure Windows SmartScreen, but it was renamed starting with the Windows 10 Release 1703 Administrative Templates.

Impact:

Users will be warned before they are allowed to run unrecognized programs downloaded from the Internet.

All of the following tests or sub-groups must pass:
Ensure 'EnableSmartScreen' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System:EnableSmartScreen does not exist
Ensure 'ShellSmartScreenLevel' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to 'Block' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System:ShellSmartScreenLevel does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.80.1.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_Windows_Defender_SmartScreen_is_set_to_Enabled_Warn_and_prevent_bypass"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:26.807-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34026-5</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:26.807-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:26.385-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'EnableSmartScreen' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10526"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10443"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1186">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="EnableSmartScreen"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'ShellSmartScreenLevel' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to 'Block'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10527"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10444"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1187">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="ShellSmartScreenLevel"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1444"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.80.1.1.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1444"/>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1445"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.80.1.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1445"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34026-5 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34026-5
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 2: Inventory of Authorized and Unauthorized Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage (inventory, track, and correct) all software on the network so that only authorized software is installed and can execute, and that unauthorized and unmanaged software is found and prevented from installation or execution.

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18.9.81 Windows Error Reporting

This section contains recommendations related to Windows Error Reporting.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template ErrorReporting.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.81.1 Advanced Error Reporting Settings

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template ErrorReporting.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.81.2 Consent

This section contains recommendations related to Windows Error Reporting consent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template ErrorReporting.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Fail

18.9.81.2.1 (L1) Ensure 'Configure Default consent' is set to 'Enabled: Always ask before sending data'

Description:

This setting allows you to set the default consent handling for error reports.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: Always ask before sending data

Error reports may contain sensitive information and should not be sent to anyone automatically.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: Always ask before sending data:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Error Reporting\Consent\Configure Default consent

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template ErrorReporting.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'DefaultConsent' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Error Reporting\Consent:DefaultConsent does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.81.2.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_Default_consent_is_set_to_Enabled_Always_ask_before_sending_data"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:26.978-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34330-1</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:26.978-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:26.807-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DefaultConsent' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10528"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10445"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1188">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key"
                                                    value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Error Reporting\Consent"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DefaultConsent"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1446"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.81.2.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1446"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34330-1 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34330-1
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.

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Fail

18.9.81.3 (L1) Ensure 'Automatically send memory dumps for OS-generated error reports' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting controls whether memory dumps in support of OS-generated error reports can be sent to Microsoft automatically. This policy does not apply to error reports generated by 3rd-party products, or additional data other than memory dumps.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

Memory dumps may contain sensitive information and should not be automatically sent to anyone.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Error Reporting\Automatically send memory dumps for OS-generated error reports

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template ErrorReporting.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

All memory dumps are uploaded according to the default consent and notification settings.

Ensure 'AutoApproveOSDumps' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Error Reporting:AutoApproveOSDumps does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.81.3_L1_Ensure_Automatically_send_memory_dumps_for_OS-generated_error_reports_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:27.166-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33927-5</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:27.166-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:26.978-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'AutoApproveOSDumps' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10529"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10446"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1189">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Error Reporting"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="AutoApproveOSDumps"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1447"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.81.3.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1447"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33927-5 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33927-5
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.

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18.9.82 Windows Game Recording and Broadcasting

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template GameDVR.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 RTM (Release 1507) Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.83 Windows Hello for Business (formerly Microsoft Passport for Work)

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Passport.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 RTM (Release 1507) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Note: This section was initially named Microsoft Passport for Work but was renamed by Microsoft to Windows Hello for Business starting with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1607 & Server 2016 Administrative Templates.

18.9.84 Windows Ink Workspace

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsInkWorkspace.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1607 & Server 2016 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.85 Windows Installer

This section contains recommendations related to Windows Installer.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template MSI.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Fail

18.9.85.1 (L1) Ensure 'Allow user control over installs' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This setting controls whether users are permitted to change installation options that typically are available only to system administrators. The security features of Windows Installer normally prevent users from changing installation options that are typically reserved for system administrators, such as specifying the directory to which files are installed. If Windows Installer detects that an installation package has permitted the user to change a protected option, it stops the installation and displays a message. These security features operate only when the installation program is running in a privileged security context in which it has access to directories denied to the user.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

In an enterprise managed environment, only IT staff with administrative rights should be installing or changing software on a system. Allowing users the ability to have any control over installs can risk unapproved software from being installed or removed from a system, which could cause the system to become vulnerable to compromise.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Installer\Allow user control over installs

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template MSI.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Note #2: In older Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates, this setting was named Enable user control over installs, but it was renamed starting with the Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates.

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'EnableUserControl' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Installer:EnableUserControl does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.85.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_user_control_over_installs_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:27.338-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/5/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35431-6</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:27.338-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:27.181-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'EnableUserControl' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10530"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10447"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1190">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Installer"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="EnableUserControl"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1448"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.85.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1448"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35431-6 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35431-6
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 5: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 5.1
    Label: Minimize And Sparingly Use Administrative Privileges
    Description: Minimize administrative privileges and only use administrative accounts when they are required. Implement focused auditing on the use of administrative privileged functions and monitor for anomalous behavior.

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Fail

18.9.85.2 (L1) Ensure 'Always install with elevated privileges' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This setting controls whether or not Windows Installer should use system permissions when it installs any program on the system.

Note: This setting appears both in the Computer Configuration and User Configuration folders. To make this setting effective, you must enable the setting in both folders.

Caution: If enabled, skilled users can take advantage of the permissions this setting grants to change their privileges and gain permanent access to restricted files and folders. Note that the User Configuration version of this setting is not guaranteed to be secure.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

Users with limited privileges can exploit this feature by creating a Windows Installer installation package that creates a new local account that belongs to the local built-in Administrators group, adds their current account to the local built-in Administrators group, installs malicious software, or performs other unauthorized activities.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Installer\Always install with elevated privileges

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template MSI.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'AlwaysInstallElevated' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Installer:AlwaysInstallElevated does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.85.2_L1_Ensure_Always_install_with_elevated_privileges_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:27.447-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/5/subcontrol/1"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35400-1</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:27.447-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:27.338-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'AlwaysInstallElevated' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10531"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10448"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1191">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Installer"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="AlwaysInstallElevated"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1449"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.85.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1449"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35400-1 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35400-1
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 5: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 5.1
    Label: Minimize And Sparingly Use Administrative Privileges
    Description: Minimize administrative privileges and only use administrative accounts when they are required. Implement focused auditing on the use of administrative privileged functions and monitor for anomalous behavior.

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Fail

18.9.85.3 (L2) Ensure 'Prevent Internet Explorer security prompt for Windows Installer scripts' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting controls whether Web-based programs are allowed to install software on the computer without notifying the user.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

Suppressing the system warning can pose a security risk and increase the attack surface on the system.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Installer\Prevent Internet Explorer security prompt for Windows Installer scripts

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template MSI.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Note #2: In older Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates, this setting was initially named Disable IE security prompt for Windows Installer scripts, but it was renamed starting with the Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates.

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'SafeForScripting' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Installer:SafeForScripting does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.85.3_L2_Ensure_Prevent_Internet_Explorer_security_prompt_for_Windows_Installer_scripts_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:27.603-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/7"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35086-8</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:27.603-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:27.463-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'SafeForScripting' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10532"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10449"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1192">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Installer"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="SafeForScripting"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1450"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.85.3.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1450"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35086-8 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35086-8
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 7: Email and Web Browser Protections: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Minimize the attack surface and the opportunities for attackers to manipulate human behavior though their interaction with web browsers and email systems.

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18.9.86 Windows Logon Options

This section contains recommendations related to Windows Logon Options.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WinLogon.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Fail

18.9.86.1 (L1) Ensure 'Sign-in last interactive user automatically after a system-initiated restart' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting controls whether a device will automatically sign-in the last interactive user after Windows Update restarts the system.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

Disabling this feature will prevent the caching of user's credentials and unauthorized use of the device, and also ensure the user is aware of the restart.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Logon Options\Sign-in last interactive user automatically after a system-initiated restart

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template WinLogon.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

The device does not store the user's credentials for automatic sign-in after a Windows Update restart. The users' lock screen apps are not restarted after the system restarts. The user is required to present the logon credentials in order to proceed after restart.

Ensure 'DisableAutomaticRestartSignOn' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System:DisableAutomaticRestartSignOn does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.86.1_L1_Ensure_Sign-in_last_interactive_user_automatically_after_a_system-initiated_restart_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:27.822-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/5"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33891-3</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:27.822-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:27.619-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DisableAutomaticRestartSignOn' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10533"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10450"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1193">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DisableAutomaticRestartSignOn"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1451"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.86.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1451"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33891-3 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33891-3
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.5
    Label: Ensure Workstation Screen Locks Are Configured
    Description: Configure screen locks on systems to limit access to unattended workstations.

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18.9.87 Windows Mail

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsMail.admx/adml that is only included with the Microsoft Windows Vista through the Windows 10 Release 1703 Administrative Templates.

18.9.88 Windows Media Center

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template MediaCenter.admx/adml that is only included with the Microsoft Windows Vista through Windows 10 Release 1511 Administrative Templates.

18.9.89 Windows Media Digital Rights Management

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsMediaDRM.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.90 Windows Media Player

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsMediaPlayer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.91 Windows Meeting Space

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsCollaboration.admx/adml that is only included with the Microsoft Windows Vista and Server 2008 (non-R2) Administrative Templates.

18.9.92 Windows Messenger

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsMessenger.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.93 Windows Mobility Center

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template MobilePCMobilityCenter.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.94 Windows Movie Maker

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template MovieMaker.admx/adml that is only included with the Microsoft Windows Vista and Server 2008 (non-R2) Administrative Templates.

18.9.95 Windows PowerShell

This section contains recommendations related to Windows PowerShell.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template PowerShellExecutionPolicy.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Fail

18.9.95.1 (L1) Ensure 'Turn on PowerShell Script Block Logging' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting enables logging of all PowerShell script input to the Microsoft-Windows-PowerShell/Operational event log.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

Note: In Microsoft's own hardening guidance, they recommend the opposite value, Enabled, because having this data logged improves investigations of PowerShell attack incidents. However, the default ACL on the PowerShell Operational log allows Interactive User (i.e. any logged on user) to read it, and therefore possibly expose passwords or other sensitive information to unauthorized users. If Microsoft locks down the default ACL on that log in the future (e.g. to restrict it only to Administrators), then we will revisit this recommendation in a future release.

There are potential risks of capturing passwords in the PowerShell logs. This setting should only be needed for debugging purposes, and not in normal operation, it is important to ensure this is set to Disabled.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows PowerShell\Turn on PowerShell Script Block Logging

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template PowerShellExecutionPolicy.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 RTM (Release 1507) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Logging of PowerShell script input is disabled.

Ensure 'EnableScriptBlockLogging' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\PowerShell\ScriptBlockLogging:EnableScriptBlockLogging does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.95.1_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_PowerShell_Script_Block_Logging_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:28.025-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/4"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:28.025-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:27.853-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'EnableScriptBlockLogging' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10534"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10451"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1194">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key"
                                                    value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\PowerShell\ScriptBlockLogging"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="EnableScriptBlockLogging"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1452"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.95.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1452"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

    CIS Controls V6.1:

    • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
      Subcontrol: 16.4
      Label: Automatically Log Off Users After Standard Period Of Inactivity
      Description: Regularly monitor the use of all accounts, automatically logging off users after a standard period of inactivity.

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Fail

18.9.95.2 (L1) Ensure 'Turn on PowerShell Transcription' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This Policy setting lets you capture the input and output of Windows PowerShell commands into text-based transcripts.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

If this setting is enabled there is a risk that passwords could get stored in plain text in the PowerShell_transcript output file.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows PowerShell\Turn on PowerShell Transcription

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template PowerShellExecutionPolicy.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 RTM (Release 1507) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'EnableTranscripting' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\PowerShell\Transcription:EnableTranscripting does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.95.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_PowerShell_Transcription_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:28.228-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/4"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:28.228-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:28.025-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'EnableTranscripting' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10535"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10452"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1195">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\PowerShell\Transcription"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="EnableTranscripting"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1453"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.95.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1453"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

    CIS Controls V6.1:

    • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
      Subcontrol: 16.4
      Label: Automatically Log Off Users After Standard Period Of Inactivity
      Description: Regularly monitor the use of all accounts, automatically logging off users after a standard period of inactivity.

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18.9.96 Windows Reliability Analysis

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template RacWmiProv.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.97 Windows Remote Management (WinRM)

This section contains recommendations related to Windows Remote Management (WinRM).

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsRemoteManagement.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.97.1 WinRM Client

This section contains recommendations related to the Windows Remote Management (WinRM) client.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsRemoteManagement.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Fail

18.9.97.1.1 (L1) Ensure 'Allow Basic authentication' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to manage whether the Windows Remote Management (WinRM) client uses Basic authentication.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

Note: Clients that use Microsoft's Exchange Online service (Office 365) may require this setting to be set to Enabled.

Basic authentication is less robust than other authentication methods available in WinRM because credentials including passwords are transmitted in plain text. An attacker who is able to capture packets on the network where WinRM is running may be able to determine the credentials used for accessing remote hosts via WinRM.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Remote Management (WinRM)\WinRM Client\Allow Basic authentication

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsRemoteManagement.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'AllowBasic' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WinRM\Client:AllowBasic does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.97.1.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_Basic_authentication_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:28.400-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/13"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35258-3</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:28.400-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:28.244-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'AllowBasic' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10536"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10453"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1196">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WinRM\Client"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="AllowBasic"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1454"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.97.1.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1454"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35258-3 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35258-3
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.13
    Label: User/Account Authentication Must Be Performed Over Encrypted Channels
    Description: Ensure that all account usernames and authentication credentials are transmitted across networks using encrypted channels.

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Fail

18.9.97.1.2 (L1) Ensure 'Allow unencrypted traffic' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to manage whether the Windows Remote Management (WinRM) client sends and receives unencrypted messages over the network.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

Encrypting WinRM network traffic reduces the risk of an attacker viewing or modifying WinRM messages as they transit the network.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Remote Management (WinRM)\WinRM Client\Allow unencrypted traffic

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsRemoteManagement.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'AllowUnencryptedTraffic' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WinRM\Client:AllowUnencryptedTraffic does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.97.1.2_L1_Ensure_Allow_unencrypted_traffic_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:28.650-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/13"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34458-0</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:28.650-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:28.416-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'AllowUnencryptedTraffic' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10537"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10454"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1197">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WinRM\Client"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="AllowUnencryptedTraffic"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1455"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.97.1.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1455"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34458-0 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34458-0
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.13
    Label: User/Account Authentication Must Be Performed Over Encrypted Channels
    Description: Ensure that all account usernames and authentication credentials are transmitted across networks using encrypted channels.

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Fail

18.9.97.1.3 (L1) Ensure 'Disallow Digest authentication' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to manage whether the Windows Remote Management (WinRM) client will not use Digest authentication.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Digest authentication is less robust than other authentication methods available in WinRM, an attacker who is able to capture packets on the network where WinRM is running may be able to determine the credentials used for accessing remote hosts via WinRM.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Remote Management (WinRM)\WinRM Client\Disallow Digest authentication

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsRemoteManagement.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

The WinRM client will not use Digest authentication.

Ensure 'AllowDigest' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WinRM\Client:AllowDigest does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.97.1.3_L1_Ensure_Disallow_Digest_authentication_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:28.869-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/13"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34778-1</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:28.869-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:28.650-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'AllowDigest' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10538"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10455"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1198">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WinRM\Client"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="AllowDigest"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1456"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.97.1.3.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1456"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34778-1 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34778-1
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.13
    Label: User/Account Authentication Must Be Performed Over Encrypted Channels
    Description: Ensure that all account usernames and authentication credentials are transmitted across networks using encrypted channels.

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18.9.97.2 WinRM Service

This section contains recommendations related to the Windows Remote Management (WinRM) service.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsRemoteManagement.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Fail

18.9.97.2.1 (L1) Ensure 'Allow Basic authentication' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to manage whether the Windows Remote Management (WinRM) service accepts Basic authentication from a remote client.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

Basic authentication is less robust than other authentication methods available in WinRM because credentials including passwords are transmitted in plain text. An attacker who is able to capture packets on the network where WinRM is running may be able to determine the credentials used for accessing remote hosts via WinRM.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Remote Management (WinRM)\WinRM Service\Allow Basic authentication

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsRemoteManagement.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'AllowBasic' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WinRM\Service:AllowBasic does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.97.2.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_Basic_authentication_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:28.994-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/13"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34779-9</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:28.994-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:28.869-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'AllowBasic' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10539"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10456"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1199">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WinRM\Service"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="AllowBasic"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1457"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.97.2.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1457"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34779-9 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34779-9
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.13
    Label: User/Account Authentication Must Be Performed Over Encrypted Channels
    Description: Ensure that all account usernames and authentication credentials are transmitted across networks using encrypted channels.

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Fail

18.9.97.2.2 (L2) Ensure 'Allow remote server management through WinRM' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to manage whether the Windows Remote Management (WinRM) service automatically listens on the network for requests on the HTTP transport over the default HTTP port.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

Any feature is a potential avenue of attack, those that enable inbound network connections are particularly risky. Only enable the use of the Windows Remote Management (WinRM) service on trusted networks and when feasible employ additional controls such as IPsec.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Remote Management (WinRM)\WinRM Service\Allow remote server management through WinRM

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsRemoteManagement.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Note #2: In older Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates, this setting was initially named Allow automatic configuration of listeners, but it was renamed starting with the Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates.

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'AllowAutoConfig' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WinRM\Service:AllowAutoConfig does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.97.2.2_L2_Ensure_Allow_remote_server_management_through_WinRM_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:29.228-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/3/subcontrol/4"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33146-2</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:29.228-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:29.010-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'AllowAutoConfig' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10540"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10457"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1200">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WinRM\Service"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="AllowAutoConfig"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1458"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.97.2.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1458"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33146-2 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33146-2
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 3: Secure Configurations for Hardware and Software on Mobile Devices, Laptops, Workstations, and Servers: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish, implement, and actively manage (track, report on, correct) the security configuration of laptops, servers, and workstations using a rigorous configuration management and change control process in order to prevent attackers from exploiting vulnerable services and settings.
    Subcontrol: 3.4
    Label: Use Only Secure Channels For Remote System Administration
    Description: Perform all remote administration of servers, workstation, network devices, and similar equipment over secure channels. Protocols such as telnet, VNC, RDP, or others that do not actively support strong encryption should only be used if they are performed over a secondary encryption channel, such as SSL, TLS or IPSEC.

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18.9.97.2.3 (L1) Ensure 'Allow unencrypted traffic' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to manage whether the Windows Remote Management (WinRM) service sends and receives unencrypted messages over the network.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

Encrypting WinRM network traffic reduces the risk of an attacker viewing or modifying WinRM messages as they transit the network.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Remote Management (WinRM)\WinRM Service\Allow unencrypted traffic

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsRemoteManagement.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'AllowUnencryptedTraffic' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected every collected registry item to exist on the target system, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WinRM\Service:AllowUnencryptedTraffic does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.97.2.3_L1_Ensure_Allow_unencrypted_traffic_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:29.432-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/13"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35054-6</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:29.432-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:29.228-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="all_exist"
                               comment="Ensure 'AllowUnencryptedTraffic' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10541"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10458"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1201">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WinRM\Service"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="AllowUnencryptedTraffic"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1459"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.97.2.3.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1459"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35054-6 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35054-6
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.13
    Label: User/Account Authentication Must Be Performed Over Encrypted Channels
    Description: Ensure that all account usernames and authentication credentials are transmitted across networks using encrypted channels.

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18.9.97.2.4 (L1) Ensure 'Disallow WinRM from storing RunAs credentials' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to manage whether the Windows Remote Management (WinRM) service will allow RunAs credentials to be stored for any plug-ins.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Note: If you enable and then disable this policy setting, any values that were previously configured for RunAsPassword will need to be reset.

Although the ability to store RunAs credentials is a convenient feature it increases the risk of account compromise slightly. For example, if you forget to lock your desktop before leaving it unattended for a few minutes another person could access not only the desktop of your computer but also any hosts you manage via WinRM with cached RunAs credentials.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Remote Management (WinRM)\WinRM Service\Disallow WinRM from storing RunAs credentials

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsRemoteManagement.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

The WinRM service will not allow the RunAsUser or RunAsPassword configuration values to be set for any plug-ins. If a plug-in has already set the RunAsUser and RunAsPassword configuration values, the RunAsPassword configuration value will be erased from the credential store on the computer.

If this setting is later Disabled again, any values that were previously configured for RunAsPassword will need to be reset.

Ensure 'DisableRunAs' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WinRM\Service:DisableRunAs does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.97.2.4_L1_Ensure_Disallow_WinRM_from_storing_RunAs_credentials_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:29.744-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/4"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35416-7</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:29.744-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:29.478-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'DisableRunAs' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10542"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10459"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1202">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WinRM\Service"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="DisableRunAs"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1460"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.97.2.4.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1460"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35416-7 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35416-7
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.4
    Label: Automatically Log Off Users After Standard Period Of Inactivity
    Description: Regularly monitor the use of all accounts, automatically logging off users after a standard period of inactivity.

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18.9.98 Windows Remote Shell

This section contains settings related to Windows Remote Shell (WinRS).

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsRemoteShell.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Fail

18.9.98.1 (L2) Ensure 'Allow Remote Shell Access' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to manage configuration of remote access to all supported shells to execute scripts and commands.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

Note: The GPME help text for this setting is incorrectly worded, implying that configuring it to Enabled will reject new Remote Shell connections, and setting it to Disabled will allow Remote Shell connections. The opposite is true (and is consistent with the title of the setting). This is a wording mistake by Microsoft in the Administrative Template.

Any feature is a potential avenue of attack, those that enable inbound network connections are particularly risky. Only enable the use of the Windows Remote Shell on trusted networks and when feasible employ additional controls such as IPsec.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Remote Shell\Allow Remote Shell Access

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsRemoteShell.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

New Remote Shell connections are not allowed and are rejected by the workstation.

Ensure 'AllowRemoteShellAccess' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WinRM\Service\WinRS:AllowRemoteShellAccess does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.98.1_L2_Ensure_Allow_Remote_Shell_Access_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:29.901-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/3/subcontrol/4"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33740-2</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:29.901-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:29.744-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'AllowRemoteShellAccess' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10543"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10460"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1203">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WinRM\Service\WinRS"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="AllowRemoteShellAccess"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1461"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.98.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1461"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33740-2 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33740-2
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 3: Secure Configurations for Hardware and Software on Mobile Devices, Laptops, Workstations, and Servers: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish, implement, and actively manage (track, report on, correct) the security configuration of laptops, servers, and workstations using a rigorous configuration management and change control process in order to prevent attackers from exploiting vulnerable services and settings.
    Subcontrol: 3.4
    Label: Use Only Secure Channels For Remote System Administration
    Description: Perform all remote administration of servers, workstation, network devices, and similar equipment over secure channels. Protocols such as telnet, VNC, RDP, or others that do not actively support strong encryption should only be used if they are performed over a secondary encryption channel, such as SSL, TLS or IPSEC.

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18.9.99 Windows SideShow

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template SideShow.admx/adml that is only included with the Microsoft Windows Vista Administrative Templates through Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates.

18.9.100 Windows System Resource Manager

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template SystemResourceManager.admx/adml that is only included with the Microsoft Windows Vista through Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates.

18.9.101 Windows Update

This section contains recommendations related to Windows Update.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsUpdate.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.101.1 Windows Update for Business (formerly Defer Windows Updates)

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsUpdate.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1607 & Server 2016 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Note: This section was initially named Defer Windows Updates but was renamed by Microsoft to Windows Update for Business starting with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1709 Administrative Templates.

Fail

18.9.101.2 (L1) Ensure 'Configure Automatic Updates' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting specifies whether computers in your environment will receive security updates from Windows Update or WSUS. If you configure this policy setting to Enabled, the operating system will recognize when a network connection is available and then use the network connection to search Windows Update or your designated intranet site for updates that apply to them.

After you configure this policy setting to Enabled, select one of the following three options in the Configure Automatic Updates Properties dialog box to specify how the service will work:

  • 2 - Notify for download and auto install (Notify before downloading any updates)
  • 3 - Auto download and notify for install (Download the updates automatically and notify when they are ready to be installed.) (Default setting)
  • 4 - Auto download and schedule the install (Automatically download updates and install them on the schedule specified below.))
  • 5 - Allow local admin to choose setting (Leave decision on above choices up to the local Administrators (Not Recommended))

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Note: The sub-setting 'Configure automatic updating:' has 4 possible values – all of them are valid depending on specific organizational needs, however if feasible we suggest using a value of 4 - Auto download and schedule the install. This suggestion is not a scored requirement.

Note #2: Organizations that utilize a 3rd-party solution for patching may choose to exempt themselves from this setting, and instead configure it to Disabled so that the native Windows Update mechanism does not interfere with the 3rd-party patching process.

Although each version of Windows is thoroughly tested before release, it is possible that problems will be discovered after the products are shipped. The Configure Automatic Updates setting can help you ensure that the computers in your environment will always have the most recent critical operating system updates and service packs installed.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Update\Configure Automatic Updates

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsUpdate.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

Critical operating system updates and service packs will be installed as necessary.

Ensure 'NoAutoUpdate' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU:NoAutoUpdate does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.101.2_L1_Ensure_Configure_Automatic_Updates_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:27.541-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/4/subcontrol/5"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35111-4</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:27.541-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:26.869-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'NoAutoUpdate' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10544"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10461"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1064">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="NoAutoUpdate"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1462"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.101.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1462"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35111-4 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35111-4
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 4: Continuous Vulnerability Assessment and Remedia: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Continuously acquire, assess, and take action on new information in order to identify vulnerabilities, remediate, and minimize the window of opportunity for attackers.
    Subcontrol: 4.5
    Label: Use Automated Patch Management And Software Update Tools
    Description: Deploy automated patch management tools and software update tools for operating system and software/applications on all systems for which such tools are available and safe. Patches should be applied to all systems, even systems that are properly air gapped.

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18.9.101.3 (L1) Ensure 'Configure Automatic Updates: Scheduled install day' is set to '0 - Every day'

Description:

This policy setting specifies when computers in your environment will receive security updates from Windows Update or WSUS.

The recommended state for this setting is: 0 - Every day.

Note: This setting is only applicable if 4 - Auto download and schedule the install is selected in Rule 18.9.101.2. It will have no impact if any other option is selected.

Although each version of Windows is thoroughly tested before release, it is possible that problems will be discovered after the products are shipped. The Configure Automatic Updates setting can help you ensure that the computers in your environment will always have the most recent critical operating system updates and service packs installed.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to 0 - Every day:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Update\Configure Automatic Updates: Scheduled install day

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsUpdate.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

If 4 - Auto download and schedule the install is selected in Rule 18.9.101.2, critical operating system updates and service packs will automatically download every day (at 3:00 A.M., by default).

Ensure 'ScheduledInstallDay' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU:ScheduledInstallDay does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.101.3_L1_Ensure_Configure_Automatic_Updates_Scheduled_install_day_is_set_to_0_-_Every_day"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:28.103-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/4/subcontrol/5"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-35111-4</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:28.103-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:27.572-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'ScheduledInstallDay' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10545"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10462"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1065">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="ScheduledInstallDay"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1463"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.101.3.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1463"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-35111-4 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-35111-4
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 4: Continuous Vulnerability Assessment and Remedia: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Continuously acquire, assess, and take action on new information in order to identify vulnerabilities, remediate, and minimize the window of opportunity for attackers.
    Subcontrol: 4.5
    Label: Use Automated Patch Management And Software Update Tools
    Description: Deploy automated patch management tools and software update tools for operating system and software/applications on all systems for which such tools are available and safe. Patches should be applied to all systems, even systems that are properly air gapped.

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18.9.101.4 (L1) Ensure 'No auto-restart with logged on users for scheduled automatic updates installations' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting specifies that Automatic Updates will wait for computers to be restarted by the users who are logged on to them to complete a scheduled installation.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

Note: This setting applies only when you configure Automatic Updates to perform scheduled update installations. If you configure the Configure Automatic Updates setting to Disabled, this setting has no effect.

Some security updates require that the computer be restarted to complete an installation. If the computer cannot restart automatically, then the most recent update will not completely install and no new updates will download to the computer until it is restarted. Without the auto-restart functionality, users who are not security-conscious may choose to indefinitely delay the restart, therefore keeping the computer in a less secure state.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Update\No auto-restart with logged on users for scheduled automatic updates installations

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsUpdate.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Note #2: In older Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates, this setting was initially named No auto-restart for scheduled Automatic Updates installations, but it was renamed starting with the Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates.

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Ensure 'NoAutoRebootWithLoggedOnUsers' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- Less
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 0 items.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU:NoAutoRebootWithLoggedOnUsers does not exist

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.101.4_L1_Ensure_No_auto-restart_with_logged_on_users_for_scheduled_automatic_updates_installations_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:54:28.618-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>fail</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/4/subcontrol/5"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33813-7</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:54:28.618-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:54:28.135-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                               comment="Ensure 'NoAutoRebootWithLoggedOnUsers' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10546"
                               result="false"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10463"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_object>
                  <cis:evidence_item itemref="1066">
                     <cis:evidence_item_pk status="does not exist">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU"/>
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value="NoAutoRebootWithLoggedOnUsers"/>
                     </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                  </cis:evidence_item>
               </cis:evidence_object>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1464"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_18.9.101.6.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1464"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33813-7 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33813-7
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 4: Continuous Vulnerability Assessment and Remedia: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Continuously acquire, assess, and take action on new information in order to identify vulnerabilities, remediate, and minimize the window of opportunity for attackers.
    Subcontrol: 4.5
    Label: Use Automated Patch Management And Software Update Tools
    Description: Deploy automated patch management tools and software update tools for operating system and software/applications on all systems for which such tools are available and safe. Patches should be applied to all systems, even systems that are properly air gapped.

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19 Administrative Templates (User)

This section contains user-based recommendations from Group Policy Administrative Templates (ADMX).

19.1 Control Panel

This section contains recommendations for Control Panel settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Windows.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

19.1.1 Add or Remove Programs

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template AddRemovePrograms.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

19.1.2 Display

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template ControlPanelDisplay.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

19.1.3 Personalization (formerly Desktop Themes)

This section contains recommendations for personalization settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template ControlPanelDisplay.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Note: This section was initially named Desktop Themes but was renamed by Microsoft to Personalization starting with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates.

Pass

19.1.3.1 (L1) Ensure 'Enable screen saver' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting enables/disables the use of desktop screen savers.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

If a user forgets to lock their computer when they walk away, it is possible that a passerby will hijack it. Configuring a timed screen saver with password lock will help to protect against these hijacks.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

User Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Control Panel\Personalization\Enable screen saver

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template ControlPanelDisplay.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

A screen saver runs, provided that the following two conditions hold: First, a valid screen saver on the client is specified through the Force specific screen saver setting (Rule 19.1.3.2) or through Control Panel on the client computer. Second, the Screen saver timeout setting (Rule 19.1.3.4) is set to a nonzero value through the setting or through Control Panel.

All of the following tests or sub-groups must pass:
Ensure 'ScreenSaveActive' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- More
Check: All Must Pass
CIS-CAT expected any number of matching registry items to be collected, and no matching registry items were found.
Any of the following tests or sub-groups may pass:
Ensure user sub-keys exist under HKEY_USERS -- More
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 2 items.
HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-4289118076-2808276025-3022887677-1001: exists
HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-4289118076-2808276025-3022887677-1003: exists
The unknown test; result is always unknown -- More
No testable evidence items were collected. Evidence items are unknown or were not collected.

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.1.3.1_L1_Ensure_Enable_screen_saver_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:30.728-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/5"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33164-5</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:30.728-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:29.916-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:or result="true">
               <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                                  comment="Ensure user sub-keys exist under HKEY_USERS"
                                  negated="false"
                                  ns="windows"
                                  objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows:obj:999999"
                                  result="true"
                                  testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows:tst:999999"
                                  type="registry_test">
                  <cis:evidence_object>
                     <cis:evidence_item itemref="1204">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_USERS"/>
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="S-1-5-21-4289118076-2808276025-3022887677-1001"/>
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value=""/>
                        </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     </cis:evidence_item>
                     <cis:evidence_item itemref="1205">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_USERS"/>
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="S-1-5-21-4289118076-2808276025-3022887677-1003"/>
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value=""/>
                        </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     </cis:evidence_item>
                  </cis:evidence_object>
               </cis:evidence_test>
               <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                                  comment="The unknown test; result is always unknown"
                                  negated="false"
                                  ns="independent"
                                  result="unknown"
                                  testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows:tst:999998"
                                  type="unknown_test"/>
            </cis:or>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="any_exist"
                               comment="Ensure 'ScreenSaveActive' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10547"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10464"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10450"/>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1465"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_19.1.3.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1465"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33164-5 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33164-5
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.5
    Label: Ensure Workstation Screen Locks Are Configured
    Description: Configure screen locks on systems to limit access to unattended workstations.

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Pass

19.1.3.2 (L1) Ensure 'Force specific screen saver: Screen saver executable name' is set to 'Enabled: scrnsave.scr'

Description:

This policy setting specifies the screen saver for the user's desktop.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: scrnsave.scr.

Note: If the specified screen saver is not installed on a computer to which this setting applies, the setting is ignored.

If a user forgets to lock their computer when they walk away, it is possible that a passerby will hijack it. Configuring a timed screen saver with password lock will help to protect against these hijacks.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: scrnsave.scr:

User Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Control Panel\Personalization\Force specific screen saver

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template ControlPanelDisplay.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

The system displays the specified screen saver on the user's desktop. The drop-down list of screen savers in the Screen Saver dialog in the Personalization or Display Control Panel will be disabled, preventing users from changing the screen saver.

All of the following tests or sub-groups must pass:
Ensure 'SCRNSAVE.EXE' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to 'scrnsave.scr' -- More
Check: All Must Pass
CIS-CAT expected any number of matching registry items to be collected, and no matching registry items were found.
Any of the following tests or sub-groups may pass:
Ensure user sub-keys exist under HKEY_USERS -- More
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 2 items.
HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-4289118076-2808276025-3022887677-1001: exists
HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-4289118076-2808276025-3022887677-1003: exists
The unknown test; result is always unknown -- More
No testable evidence items were collected. Evidence items are unknown or were not collected.

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
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             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
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             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:30.853-08:00"
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   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/5"
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   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33105-8</ident>
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                                  comment="Ensure user sub-keys exist under HKEY_USERS"
                                  negated="false"
                                  ns="windows"
                                  objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows:obj:999999"
                                  result="true"
                                  testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows:tst:999999"
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                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value=""/>
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                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value=""/>
                        </cis:evidence_item_pk>
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               </cis:evidence_test>
               <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                                  comment="The unknown test; result is always unknown"
                                  negated="false"
                                  ns="independent"
                                  result="unknown"
                                  testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows:tst:999998"
                                  type="unknown_test"/>
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            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="any_exist"
                               comment="Ensure 'SCRNSAVE.EXE' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to 'scrnsave.scr'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10548"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10465"
                               type="registry_test">
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      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1466"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_19.1.3.2.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1466"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33105-8 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33105-8
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.5
    Label: Ensure Workstation Screen Locks Are Configured
    Description: Configure screen locks on systems to limit access to unattended workstations.

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Pass

19.1.3.3 (L1) Ensure 'Password protect the screen saver' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This setting determines whether screen savers used on the computer are password protected.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

If a user forgets to lock their computer when they walk away, it is possible that a passerby will hijack it. Configuring a timed screen saver with password lock will help to protect against these hijacks.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

User Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Control Panel\Personalization\Password protect the screen saver

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template ControlPanelDisplay.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

All screen savers are password protected. The 'Password protected' checkbox on the Screen Saver dialog in the Personalization or Display Control Panel will be disabled, preventing users from changing the password protection setting.

All of the following tests or sub-groups must pass:
Ensure 'ScreenSaverIsSecure' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- More
Check: All Must Pass
CIS-CAT expected any number of matching registry items to be collected, and no matching registry items were found.
Any of the following tests or sub-groups may pass:
Ensure user sub-keys exist under HKEY_USERS -- More
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 2 items.
HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-4289118076-2808276025-3022887677-1001: exists
HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-4289118076-2808276025-3022887677-1003: exists
The unknown test; result is always unknown -- More
No testable evidence items were collected. Evidence items are unknown or were not collected.

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.1.3.3_L1_Ensure_Password_protect_the_screen_saver_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:31.057-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/5"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-32938-3</ident>
   <metadata>
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                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:31.057-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:30.870-08:00">
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                                  comment="Ensure user sub-keys exist under HKEY_USERS"
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                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value=""/>
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                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value=""/>
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                                  negated="false"
                                  ns="independent"
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                                  testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows:tst:999998"
                                  type="unknown_test"/>
            </cis:or>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="any_exist"
                               comment="Ensure 'ScreenSaverIsSecure' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10549"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10466"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10452"/>
            </cis:evidence_test>
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   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1467"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_19.1.3.3.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1467"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-32938-3 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-32938-3
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.5
    Label: Ensure Workstation Screen Locks Are Configured
    Description: Configure screen locks on systems to limit access to unattended workstations.

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Pass

19.1.3.4 (L1) Ensure 'Screen saver timeout' is set to 'Enabled: 900 seconds or fewer, but not 0'

Description:

This setting specifies how much user idle time must elapse before the screen saver is launched.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: 900 seconds or fewer, but not 0.

Note: This setting has no effect under the following circumstances:

  • The wait time is set to zero.
  • The 'Enable Screen Saver' setting is disabled.
  • A valid screen existing saver is not selected manually or via the 'Screen saver executable name' setting

If a user forgets to lock their computer when they walk away, it is possible that a passerby will hijack it. Configuring a timed screen saver with password lock will help to protect against these hijacks.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: 900 or fewer, but not 0:

User Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Control Panel\Personalization\Screen saver timeout

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template ControlPanelDisplay.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

The screen saver will automatically activate when the computer has been left unattended for the amount of time specified, and the users will not be able to change the timeout value.

All of the following tests or sub-groups must pass:
Ensure 'ScreenSaveTimeOut' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- More
Check: All Must Pass
CIS-CAT expected any number of matching registry items to be collected, and no matching registry items were found.
Ensure 'ScreenSaveTimeOut' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '900' -- More
Check: All Must Pass
CIS-CAT expected any number of matching registry items to be collected, and no matching registry items were found.
Any of the following tests or sub-groups may pass:
Ensure user sub-keys exist under HKEY_USERS -- More
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 2 items.
HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-4289118076-2808276025-3022887677-1001: exists
HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-4289118076-2808276025-3022887677-1003: exists
The unknown test; result is always unknown -- More
No testable evidence items were collected. Evidence items are unknown or were not collected.
Any of the following tests or sub-groups may pass:
Ensure user sub-keys exist under HKEY_USERS -- More
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 2 items.
HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-4289118076-2808276025-3022887677-1001: exists
HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-4289118076-2808276025-3022887677-1003: exists
The unknown test; result is always unknown -- More
No testable evidence items were collected. Evidence items are unknown or were not collected.

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
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             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:31.666-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/5"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33168-6</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:31.666-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:31.103-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:or result="true">
               <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                                  comment="Ensure user sub-keys exist under HKEY_USERS"
                                  negated="false"
                                  ns="windows"
                                  objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows:obj:999999"
                                  result="true"
                                  testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows:tst:999999"
                                  type="registry_test">
                  <cis:evidence_object>
                     <cis:evidence_item itemref="1216">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_USERS"/>
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="S-1-5-21-4289118076-2808276025-3022887677-1001"/>
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value=""/>
                        </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     </cis:evidence_item>
                     <cis:evidence_item itemref="1217">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_USERS"/>
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="S-1-5-21-4289118076-2808276025-3022887677-1003"/>
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value=""/>
                        </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     </cis:evidence_item>
                  </cis:evidence_object>
               </cis:evidence_test>
               <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                                  comment="The unknown test; result is always unknown"
                                  negated="false"
                                  ns="independent"
                                  result="unknown"
                                  testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows:tst:999998"
                                  type="unknown_test"/>
            </cis:or>
            <cis:or result="true">
               <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                                  comment="Ensure user sub-keys exist under HKEY_USERS"
                                  negated="false"
                                  ns="windows"
                                  objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows:obj:999999"
                                  result="true"
                                  testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows:tst:999999"
                                  type="registry_test">
                  <cis:evidence_object>
                     <cis:evidence_item itemref="1219">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_USERS"/>
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="S-1-5-21-4289118076-2808276025-3022887677-1001"/>
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value=""/>
                        </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     </cis:evidence_item>
                     <cis:evidence_item itemref="1220">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_USERS"/>
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="S-1-5-21-4289118076-2808276025-3022887677-1003"/>
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value=""/>
                        </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     </cis:evidence_item>
                  </cis:evidence_object>
               </cis:evidence_test>
               <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                                  comment="The unknown test; result is always unknown"
                                  negated="false"
                                  ns="independent"
                                  result="unknown"
                                  testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows:tst:999998"
                                  type="unknown_test"/>
            </cis:or>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="any_exist"
                               comment="Ensure 'ScreenSaveTimeOut' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10551"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10468"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10454"/>
            </cis:evidence_test>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="any_exist"
                               comment="Ensure 'ScreenSaveTimeOut' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '900'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10550"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10467"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10453"/>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1468"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_19.1.3.4.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1468"/>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1469"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_19.1.3.4.2_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1469"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33168-6 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33168-6
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.5
    Label: Ensure Workstation Screen Locks Are Configured
    Description: Configure screen locks on systems to limit access to unattended workstations.

Back to Summary

19.2 Desktop

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Windows.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

19.3 Network

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Windows.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

19.4 Shared Folders

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template SharedFolders.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

19.5 Start Menu and Taskbar

This section contains recommendations for Start Menu and Taskbar settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Windows.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

19.5.1 Notifications

This section contains recommendations for Notification settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WPN.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Pass

19.5.1.1 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off toast notifications on the lock screen' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting turns off toast notifications on the lock screen.

The recommended state for this setting is Enabled.

While this feature can be handy for users, applications that provide toast notifications might display sensitive personal or business data while the device is left unattended.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

User Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Start Menu and Taskbar\Notifications\Turn off toast notifications on the lock screen

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template WPN.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Applications will not be able to raise toast notifications on the lock screen.

All of the following tests or sub-groups must pass:
Ensure 'NoToastApplicationNotificationOnLockScreen' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- More
Check: All Must Pass
CIS-CAT expected any number of matching registry items to be collected, and no matching registry items were found.
Any of the following tests or sub-groups may pass:
Ensure user sub-keys exist under HKEY_USERS -- More
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 2 items.
HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-4289118076-2808276025-3022887677-1001: exists
HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-4289118076-2808276025-3022887677-1003: exists
The unknown test; result is always unknown -- More
No testable evidence items were collected. Evidence items are unknown or were not collected.

Show Rule Result XML 
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             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
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             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:32.478-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/16/subcontrol/5"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33727-9</ident>
   <metadata>
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                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:32.478-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:31.713-08:00">
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                                  comment="Ensure user sub-keys exist under HKEY_USERS"
                                  negated="false"
                                  ns="windows"
                                  objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows:obj:999999"
                                  result="true"
                                  testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows:tst:999999"
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                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value=""/>
                        </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     </cis:evidence_item>
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                        <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
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                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="S-1-5-21-4289118076-2808276025-3022887677-1003"/>
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value=""/>
                        </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     </cis:evidence_item>
                  </cis:evidence_object>
               </cis:evidence_test>
               <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                                  comment="The unknown test; result is always unknown"
                                  negated="false"
                                  ns="independent"
                                  result="unknown"
                                  testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows:tst:999998"
                                  type="unknown_test"/>
            </cis:or>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="any_exist"
                               comment="Ensure 'NoToastApplicationNotificationOnLockScreen' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10552"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10469"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10455"/>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1470"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_19.5.1.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1470"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33727-9 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33727-9
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts – their creation, use, dormancy, deletion – in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.5
    Label: Ensure Workstation Screen Locks Are Configured
    Description: Configure screen locks on systems to limit access to unattended workstations.

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19.6 System

This section contains recommendations for System settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Windows.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

19.6.1 Ctrl+Alt+Del Options

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template CtrlAltDel.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

19.6.2 Driver Installation

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template DeviceInstallation.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

19.6.3 Folder Redirection

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template FolderRedirection.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

19.6.4 Group Policy

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template GroupPolicy.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

19.6.5 Internet Communication Management

This section contains recommendations related to Internet Communication Management.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Windows.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

19.6.5.1 Internet Communication settings

This section contains recommendations related to Internet Communication settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Windows.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Pass

19.6.5.1.1 (L2) Ensure 'Turn off Help Experience Improvement Program' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting specifies whether users can participate in the Help Experience Improvement program. The Help Experience Improvement program collects information about how customers use Windows Help so that Microsoft can improve it.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Large enterprise managed environments may not want to have information collected by Microsoft from managed client computers.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

User Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Internet Communication Management\Internet Communication Settings\Turn off Help Experience Improvement Program

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template HelpAndSupport.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

Users cannot participate in the Help Experience Improvement program.

All of the following tests or sub-groups must pass:
Ensure 'NoImplicitFeedback' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- More
Check: All Must Pass
CIS-CAT expected any number of matching registry items to be collected, and no matching registry items were found.
Any of the following tests or sub-groups may pass:
Ensure user sub-keys exist under HKEY_USERS -- More
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 2 items.
HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-4289118076-2808276025-3022887677-1001: exists
HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-4289118076-2808276025-3022887677-1003: exists
The unknown test; result is always unknown -- More
No testable evidence items were collected. Evidence items are unknown or were not collected.

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
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             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:33.135-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/13"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33349-2</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:33.150-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:32.509-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:or result="true">
               <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                                  comment="Ensure user sub-keys exist under HKEY_USERS"
                                  negated="false"
                                  ns="windows"
                                  objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows:obj:999999"
                                  result="true"
                                  testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows:tst:999999"
                                  type="registry_test">
                  <cis:evidence_object>
                     <cis:evidence_item itemref="1226">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_USERS"/>
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="S-1-5-21-4289118076-2808276025-3022887677-1001"/>
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value=""/>
                        </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     </cis:evidence_item>
                     <cis:evidence_item itemref="1227">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_USERS"/>
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="S-1-5-21-4289118076-2808276025-3022887677-1003"/>
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value=""/>
                        </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     </cis:evidence_item>
                  </cis:evidence_object>
               </cis:evidence_test>
               <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                                  comment="The unknown test; result is always unknown"
                                  negated="false"
                                  ns="independent"
                                  result="unknown"
                                  testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows:tst:999998"
                                  type="unknown_test"/>
            </cis:or>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="any_exist"
                               comment="Ensure 'NoImplicitFeedback' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10553"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10470"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10456"/>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1471"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_19.6.5.1.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1471"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33349-2 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33349-2
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.

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19.7 Windows Components

This section contains recommendations for Windows Component settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Windows.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

19.7.1 Add features to Windows 8 / 8.1 / 10 (formerly Windows Anytime Upgrade)

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsAnytimeUpgrade.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Note: This section was initially named Windows Anytime Upgrade but was renamed by Microsoft to Add features to Windows x starting with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates.

19.7.2 App runtime

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template AppXRuntime.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

19.7.3 Application Compatibility

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template AppCompat.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

19.7.4 Attachment Manager

This section contains recommendations related to Attachment Manager.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template AttachmentManager.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Pass

19.7.4.1 (L1) Ensure 'Do not preserve zone information in file attachments' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to manage whether Windows marks file attachments with information about their zone of origin (such as restricted, Internet, intranet, local). This requires NTFS in order to function correctly, and will fail without notice on FAT32. By not preserving the zone information, Windows cannot make proper risk assessments.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

Note: The Attachment Manager feature warns users when opening or executing files which are marked as being from an untrusted source, unless/until the file's zone information has been removed via the 'Unblock' button on the file's properties or via a separate tool such as Microsoft Sysinternals Streams.

A file that is downloaded from a computer in the Internet or Restricted Sites zone may be moved to a location that makes it appear safe, like an intranet file share, and executed by an unsuspecting user. The Attachment Manager feature will warn users when opening or executing files which are marked as being from an untrusted source, unless/until the file's zone information has been removed.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

User Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Attachment Manager\Do not preserve zone information in file attachments

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template AttachmentManager.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

All of the following tests or sub-groups must pass:
Ensure 'SaveZoneInformation' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2' -- More
Check: All Must Pass
CIS-CAT expected any number of matching registry items to be collected, and no matching registry items were found.
Any of the following tests or sub-groups may pass:
Ensure user sub-keys exist under HKEY_USERS -- More
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 2 items.
HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-4289118076-2808276025-3022887677-1001: exists
HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-4289118076-2808276025-3022887677-1003: exists
The unknown test; result is always unknown -- More
No testable evidence items were collected. Evidence items are unknown or were not collected.

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.4.1_L1_Ensure_Do_not_preserve_zone_information_in_file_attachments_is_set_to_Disabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:34.478-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/7"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34810-2</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:34.478-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:33.900-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:or result="true">
               <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                                  comment="Ensure user sub-keys exist under HKEY_USERS"
                                  negated="false"
                                  ns="windows"
                                  objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows:obj:999999"
                                  result="true"
                                  testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows:tst:999999"
                                  type="registry_test">
                  <cis:evidence_object>
                     <cis:evidence_item itemref="1234">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_USERS"/>
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="S-1-5-21-4289118076-2808276025-3022887677-1001"/>
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value=""/>
                        </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     </cis:evidence_item>
                     <cis:evidence_item itemref="1235">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_USERS"/>
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="S-1-5-21-4289118076-2808276025-3022887677-1003"/>
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value=""/>
                        </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     </cis:evidence_item>
                  </cis:evidence_object>
               </cis:evidence_test>
               <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                                  comment="The unknown test; result is always unknown"
                                  negated="false"
                                  ns="independent"
                                  result="unknown"
                                  testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows:tst:999998"
                                  type="unknown_test"/>
            </cis:or>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="any_exist"
                               comment="Ensure 'SaveZoneInformation' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10554"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10471"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10457"/>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1472"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_19.7.4.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1472"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34810-2 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34810-2
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 7: Email and Web Browser Protections: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Minimize the attack surface and the opportunities for attackers to manipulate human behavior though their interaction with web browsers and email systems.

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Pass

19.7.4.2 (L1) Ensure 'Notify antivirus programs when opening attachments' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting manages the behavior for notifying registered antivirus programs. If multiple programs are registered, they will all be notified.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Note: An updated antivirus program must be installed for this policy setting to function properly.

Antivirus programs that do not perform on-access checks may not be able to scan downloaded files.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

User Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Attachment Manager\Notify antivirus programs when opening attachments

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template AttachmentManager.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

Windows tells the registered antivirus program(s) to scan the file when a user opens a file attachment. If the antivirus program fails, the attachment is blocked from being opened.

All of the following tests or sub-groups must pass:
Ensure 'ScanWithAntiVirus' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '3' -- More
Check: All Must Pass
CIS-CAT expected any number of matching registry items to be collected, and no matching registry items were found.
Any of the following tests or sub-groups may pass:
Ensure user sub-keys exist under HKEY_USERS -- More
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 2 items.
HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-4289118076-2808276025-3022887677-1001: exists
HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-4289118076-2808276025-3022887677-1003: exists
The unknown test; result is always unknown -- More
No testable evidence items were collected. Evidence items are unknown or were not collected.

Show Rule Result XML 
<rule-result xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
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             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:35.556-08:00"
             version="1"
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   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/7/subcontrol/8"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33799-8</ident>
   <metadata>
      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:35.556-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:34.525-08:00">
         <cis:and>
            <cis:or result="true">
               <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                                  comment="Ensure user sub-keys exist under HKEY_USERS"
                                  negated="false"
                                  ns="windows"
                                  objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows:obj:999999"
                                  result="true"
                                  testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows:tst:999999"
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                     <cis:evidence_item itemref="1238">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_USERS"/>
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="S-1-5-21-4289118076-2808276025-3022887677-1001"/>
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value=""/>
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                        <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
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                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="S-1-5-21-4289118076-2808276025-3022887677-1003"/>
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value=""/>
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               <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                                  comment="The unknown test; result is always unknown"
                                  negated="false"
                                  ns="independent"
                                  result="unknown"
                                  testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows:tst:999998"
                                  type="unknown_test"/>
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            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="any_exist"
                               comment="Ensure 'ScanWithAntiVirus' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '3'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10555"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10472"
                               type="registry_test">
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References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33799-8 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33799-8
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 7: Email and Web Browser Protections: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Minimize the attack surface and the opportunities for attackers to manipulate human behavior though their interaction with web browsers and email systems.
    Subcontrol: 7.8
    Label: Scan All Inbound E-mail Attachments For Malicious Code
    Description: Scan and block all e-mail attachments entering the organization's e-mail gateway if they contain malicious code or file types that are unnecessary for the organization's business. This scanning should be done before the e-mail is placed in the user's inbox. This includes e-mail content filtering and web content filtering.

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19.7.5 AutoPlay Policies

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template AutoPlay.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

19.7.6 Backup

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template UserDataBackup.admx/adml that is included only with the Microsoft Windows Vista through Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates, as well as the Microsoft Windows 10 RTM (Release 1507) and Windows 10 Release 1511 Administrative Templates.

19.7.7 Cloud Content

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template CloudContent.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1607 & Server 2016 Administrative Templates (or newer).

19.7.8 Credential User Interface

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template CredUI.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1607 & Server 2016 Administrative Templates (or newer).

19.7.9 Data Collection and Preview Builds

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template DataCollection.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1607 & Server 2016 Administrative Templates (or newer).

19.7.10 Desktop Gadgets

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Sidebar.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

19.7.11 Desktop Window Manager

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template DWM.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

19.7.12 Digital Locker

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template DigitalLocker.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

19.7.13 Edge UI

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template EdgeUI.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

19.7.14 File Explorer (formerly Windows Explorer)

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Windows.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Note: This section was initially named Windows Explorer but was renamed by Microsoft to File Explorer starting with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates.

19.7.15 File Revocation

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template FileRevocation.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

19.7.16 IME

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template EAIME.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

19.7.17 Import Video

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template CaptureWizard.admx/adml that is only included with the Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 (non-R2) Administrative Templates.

19.7.18 Instant Search

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WordWheel.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

19.7.19 Internet Explorer

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template InetRes.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

19.7.20 Location and Sensors

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Sensors.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

19.7.21 Microsoft Edge

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template MicrosoftEdge.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 RTM (Release 1507) Administrative Templates (or newer).

19.7.22 Microsoft Management Console

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template MMC.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

19.7.23 Microsoft User Experience Virtualization

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template UserExperienceVirtualization.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1607 & Server 2016 Administrative Templates (or newer).

19.7.24 NetMeeting

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Conf.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

19.7.25 Network Projector

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template NetworkProjection.admx/adml that is only included with the Microsoft Windows Vista through the Windows 8.1 Update & Server 2012 R2 Update Administrative Templates.

19.7.26 Network Sharing

This section contains recommendations related to Network Sharing.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Sharing.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Pass

19.7.26.1 (L1) Ensure 'Prevent users from sharing files within their profile.' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether users can share files within their profile. By default, users are allowed to share files within their profile to other users on their network after an administrator opts in the computer. An administrator can opt in the computer by using the sharing wizard to share a file within their profile.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

If not properly configured, a user could accidentally share sensitive data with unauthorized users. In an enterprise managed environment, the company should provide a managed location for file sharing, such as a file server or SharePoint, instead of the user sharing files directly from their own user profile.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

User Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Network Sharing\Prevent users from sharing files within their profile.

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template Sharing.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

Users cannot share files within their profile using the sharing wizard. Also, the sharing wizard cannot create a share at %root%\Users and can only be used to create SMB shares on folders.

All of the following tests or sub-groups must pass:
Ensure 'NoInplaceSharing' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- More
Check: All Must Pass
CIS-CAT expected any number of matching registry items to be collected, and no matching registry items were found.
Any of the following tests or sub-groups may pass:
Ensure user sub-keys exist under HKEY_USERS -- More
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 2 items.
HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-4289118076-2808276025-3022887677-1001: exists
HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-4289118076-2808276025-3022887677-1003: exists
The unknown test; result is always unknown -- More
No testable evidence items were collected. Evidence items are unknown or were not collected.

Show Rule Result XML 
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             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
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   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/14/subcontrol/4"
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   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33490-4</ident>
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      <cis:evidence xmlns:cis="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/evidence/1.0"
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                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:33.197-08:00">
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               <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                                  comment="Ensure user sub-keys exist under HKEY_USERS"
                                  negated="false"
                                  ns="windows"
                                  objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows:obj:999999"
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                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value=""/>
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                     </cis:evidence_item>
                     <cis:evidence_item itemref="1231">
                        <cis:evidence_item_pk status="exists">
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                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="S-1-5-21-4289118076-2808276025-3022887677-1003"/>
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value=""/>
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                                  comment="The unknown test; result is always unknown"
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                                  result="unknown"
                                  testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows:tst:999998"
                                  type="unknown_test"/>
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            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="any_exist"
                               comment="Ensure 'NoInplaceSharing' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10556"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10473"
                               type="registry_test">
               <cis:evidence_state steref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:ste:10459"/>
            </cis:evidence_test>
         </cis:and>
      </cis:evidence>
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         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1474"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_19.7.26.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1474"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33490-4 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33490-4
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 14: Controlled Access Based on the Need to Know: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct secure access to critical assets (e.g., information, resources, systems) according to the formal determination of which persons, computers, and applications have a need and right to access these critical assets based on an approved classification.
    Subcontrol: 14.4
    Label: Protect Information With Access Control Lists
    Description: All information stored on systems shall be protected with file system, network share, claims, application, or database specific access control lists. These controls will enforce the principal that only authorized individuals should have access to the information based on their need to access the information as a part of their responsibilities.

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19.7.27 Presentation Settings

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template MobilePCPresentationSettings.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

19.7.28 Remote Desktop Services (formerly Terminal Services)

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Note: This section was initially named Terminal Services but was renamed by Microsoft to Remote Desktop Services starting with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates.

19.7.29 RSS Feeds

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template InetRes.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

19.7.30 Search

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Search.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

19.7.31 Sound Recorder

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template SoundRec.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

19.7.32 Store

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WinStoreUI.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates and Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates, or by the Group Policy template WindowsStore.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1511 Administrative Templates (or newer).

19.7.33 Tablet PC

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Windows.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

19.7.34 Task Scheduler

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template TaskScheduler.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

19.7.35 Windows Calendar

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WinCal.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

19.7.36 Windows Color System

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsColorSystem.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

19.7.37 Windows Defender SmartScreen

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template SmartScreen.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1703 Administrative Templates (or newer).

19.7.38 Windows Error Reporting

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template ErrorReporting.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

19.7.39 Windows Hello for Business (formerly Microsoft Passport for Work)

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Passport.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 RTM (Release 1507) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Note: This section was initially named Microsoft Passport for Work but was renamed by Microsoft to Windows Hello for Business starting with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1607 & Server 2016 Administrative Templates.

19.7.40 Windows Installer

This section contains recommendations related to Windows Installer.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template MSI.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Pass

19.7.40.1 (L1) Ensure 'Always install with elevated privileges' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This setting controls whether or not Windows Installer should use system permissions when it installs any program on the system.

Note: This setting appears both in the Computer Configuration and User Configuration folders. To make this setting effective, you must enable the setting in both folders.

Caution: If enabled, skilled users can take advantage of the permissions this setting grants to change their privileges and gain permanent access to restricted files and folders. Note that the User Configuration version of this setting is not guaranteed to be secure.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

Users with limited privileges can exploit this feature by creating a Windows Installer installation package that creates a new local account that belongs to the local built-in Administrators group, adds their current account to the local built-in Administrators group, installs malicious software, or performs other unauthorized activities.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

User Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Installer\Always install with elevated privileges

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template MSI.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

All of the following tests or sub-groups must pass:
Ensure 'AlwaysInstallElevated' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0' -- More
Check: All Must Pass
CIS-CAT expected any number of matching registry items to be collected, and no matching registry items were found.
Any of the following tests or sub-groups may pass:
Ensure user sub-keys exist under HKEY_USERS -- More
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 2 items.
HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-4289118076-2808276025-3022887677-1001: exists
HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-4289118076-2808276025-3022887677-1003: exists
The unknown test; result is always unknown -- More
No testable evidence items were collected. Evidence items are unknown or were not collected.

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             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
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             time="2020-02-11T06:55:35.838-08:00"
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   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/5/subcontrol/1"
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   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-34788-0</ident>
   <metadata>
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            <cis:or result="true">
               <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="at_least_one_exists"
                                  comment="Ensure user sub-keys exist under HKEY_USERS"
                                  negated="false"
                                  ns="windows"
                                  objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows:obj:999999"
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                     <cis:evidence_item itemref="1241">
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                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="hive" value="HKEY_USERS"/>
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="key" value="S-1-5-21-4289118076-2808276025-3022887677-1001"/>
                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value=""/>
                        </cis:evidence_item_pk>
                     </cis:evidence_item>
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                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value=""/>
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                                  comment="The unknown test; result is always unknown"
                                  negated="false"
                                  ns="independent"
                                  result="unknown"
                                  testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows:tst:999998"
                                  type="unknown_test"/>
            </cis:or>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="any_exist"
                               comment="Ensure 'AlwaysInstallElevated' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10557"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10474"
                               type="registry_test">
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      </cis:evidence>
   </metadata>
   <complex-check operator="AND">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5">
         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1475"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_19.7.40.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1475"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-34788-0 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-34788-0
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 5: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 5.1
    Label: Minimize And Sparingly Use Administrative Privileges
    Description: Minimize administrative privileges and only use administrative accounts when they are required. Implement focused auditing on the use of administrative privileged functions and monitor for anomalous behavior.

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19.7.41 Windows Logon Options

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WinLogon.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

19.7.42 Windows Mail

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsMail.admx/adml that is only included with the Microsoft Windows Vista through the Windows 10 Release 1703 Administrative Templates.

19.7.43 Windows Media Center

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template MediaCenter.admx/adml that is only included with the Microsoft Windows Vista through Windows 10 Release 1511 Administrative Templates.

19.7.44 Windows Media Player

This section contains recommendations related to Windows Media Player.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsMediaPlayer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

19.7.44.1 Networking

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsMediaPlayer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

19.7.44.2 Playback

This section contains recommendations related to Windows Media Player playback.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsMediaPlayer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

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19.7.44.2.1 (L2) Ensure 'Prevent Codec Download' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This setting controls whether Windows Media Player is allowed to download additional codecs for decoding media files it does not already understand.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

This has some potential for risk if a malicious data file is opened in Media Player that requires an additional codec to be installed. If a special codec is required for a necessary job function, then that codec should first be tested to ensure it is legitimate, and it should be supplied by the IT department in the organization.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

User Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Media Player\Playback\Prevent Codec Download

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsMediaPlayer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

Windows Media Player is prevented from automatically downloading codecs to your computer. In addition, the Download codecs automatically check box on the Player tab in the Player is not available.

All of the following tests or sub-groups must pass:
Ensure 'PreventCodecDownload' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1' -- More
Check: All Must Pass
CIS-CAT expected any number of matching registry items to be collected, and no matching registry items were found.
Any of the following tests or sub-groups may pass:
Ensure user sub-keys exist under HKEY_USERS -- More
CIS-CAT expected at least 1 matching registry item to be collected, and found 2 items.
HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-4289118076-2808276025-3022887677-1001: exists
HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-4289118076-2808276025-3022887677-1003: exists
The unknown test; result is always unknown -- More
No testable evidence items were collected. Evidence items are unknown or were not collected.

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             xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
             xmlns:cc="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
             xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
             xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
             xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
             xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
             xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
             idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.44.2.1_L2_Ensure_Prevent_Codec_Download_is_set_to_Enabled"
             role="full"
             severity="unknown"
             time="2020-02-11T06:55:36.009-08:00"
             version="1"
             weight="1.0">
   <result>pass</result>
   <ident cc:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1/control/2"
          system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"/>
   <ident system="http://cce.mitre.org">CCE-33793-1</ident>
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                    end-time="2020-02-11T06:55:36.009-08:00"
                    start-time="2020-02-11T06:55:35.838-08:00">
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            <cis:or result="true">
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                                  comment="Ensure user sub-keys exist under HKEY_USERS"
                                  negated="false"
                                  ns="windows"
                                  objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows:obj:999999"
                                  result="true"
                                  testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows:tst:999999"
                                  type="registry_test">
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                           <cis:evidence_item_pk_field name="name" value=""/>
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               </cis:evidence_test>
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                                  comment="The unknown test; result is always unknown"
                                  negated="false"
                                  ns="independent"
                                  result="unknown"
                                  testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows:tst:999998"
                                  type="unknown_test"/>
            </cis:or>
            <cis:evidence_test check="all" check_existence="any_exist"
                               comment="Ensure 'PreventCodecDownload' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'"
                               negated="false"
                               ns="windows"
                               objref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:obj:10558"
                               result="true"
                               testref="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:tst:10475"
                               type="registry_test">
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   <complex-check operator="AND">
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         <xccdf:check-export xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                             xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                             export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:var:1476"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_19.7.44.2.1.1_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref xmlns:cpe="http://cpe.mitre.org/language/2.0"
                                  xmlns:ecl="http://cisecurity.org/check"
                                  href="CIS_Microsoft_Windows_8.1_Workstation_Benchmark_v2.3.0-oval.xml"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.microsoft_windows_8.1:def:1476"/>
      </xccdf:check>
   </complex-check>
</rule-result>

References:

  • CCE-IDv5: CCE-33793-1 -- More
    CCE Information
    CCE-IDv5: CCE-33793-1
    Published On:
    Last Modified On:

CIS Controls V6.1:

  • Control 2: Inventory of Authorized and Unauthorized Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage (inventory, track, and correct) all software on the network so that only authorized software is installed and can execute, and that unauthorized and unmanaged software is found and prevented from installation or execution.

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